San Diego to Long Beach by ferry
Long Beach lies 151 km (94 mi) north-west of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 151 km (94 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 4 h 34 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| San Diego | Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 474,140 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Port | Nimitz Marine Facility | Port of Long Beach |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 90801–90899 |
Where to book ferries from San Diego to Long Beach
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Staying in Long Beach
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 55,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Long Beach from San Diego?
151 km (94 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Diego; by road roughly 184 km (114 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Long Beach by ferry?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Long Beach?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Long Beach?
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.