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Service Changes

Long Beach Transit has three annual service changes in February, June and August. Learn about upcoming changes, improvements in service and other announcements below.

LBT’s next service change will go into effect on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Please see below for details. 

Upcoming Service Change

Major Changes

Routes 1/2 – City of Carson   

Routes 1 and 2 will operate continuously through CSUDH without a wait time throughout the duration of service.  

Routes 102/104 – Carson Street and Willow Street  

After 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, customers using route 102 will now be able to board route 104 for a better connection to Long Beach Airport. 

Route 151   

Westbound trips will begin at bus stop #0668 at Colorado Street and Appian Way instead of 4th Street and Ximeno Avenue, extending the route three blocks east.  

Eastbound trips will also end at bus stop #0668 at Colorado Street and Appian Way instead of 4th Street and Ximeno Avenue. 

New Trip Planner and Schedules

Online Trip Planner

Introducing our new and improved online Trip Planner! Designed with convenience in mind, this user-friendly planner will simplify your journey with Long Beach Transit. Whether you’re commuting to work, exploring the city, or just running errands, our new Trip Planner offers real-time schedules, route options, and the quickest routes to your destination. Powered by Google Maps, say goodbye to the hassle of navigating multiple routes—try it when our service change goes into effect!

The new Trip Planner can be found at ridelbt.com/tripplanner or through our homepage starting Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Route Pages and Schedules

Also coming on Sunday, June 16, 2024, customers will be able to view more detailed schedules and route information to check bus arrival and departures times. Easy-to-print route tables will remain available for those who prefer printed schedules. Stay tuned for more details!

Updates to Signs at Bus Stops

LBT is launching new signs to improve customer navigation at select bus stops. We value customer feedback and will use it to expand and improve the signage at all stops in the future.

Navigating our system will be easier with clear, intuitive signs and maps. This enhanced wayfinding effort will provide customers with the following benefits:

  • Revised map orientation
  • Text for Next instructions
  • QR code to routes page to view full schedules
  • Contact information
  • Color-coded routes

Please share your feedback by Friday, August 30, 2024, by submitting comments via email at comments@ridelbt.com or calling 562.591.2301 to help us continue improving your transit experience.

Where Do I See the New Signs?

Over 300 bus stops throughout LBT’s service area were selected, click here to see bus stop numbers and cross streets.

Bus Stop Changes

Route 93 Bus Stop Removals  

Due to road safety concerns along the route, bus stops #1146 (Southeast) and #1152 (Northeast) at Clark Avenue and Walnut Street will be removed. Customers can use bus stop #1153 (Northwest) or bus stop #1145 (Southeast) at Clark Avenue and Park Street to board route 92. 

Route 51 Bus Stop Removal  

Bus stop #0563 at Long Beach Boulevard and Carson Street (Southeast) will be removed. A more accessible stop, bus stop #0564 at Long Beach Boulevard and San Antonio Avenue (Southeast) can be utilized to board route 51.  

Route 61 Bus Stop Removals

To optimize service and improve bus arrival times, bus stops #0755 (Northeast) and #0770 (Southwest) at Atlantic Avenue and Adams Street will be removed. Customers can board at bus stops #0756 (Southeast) and #0769 at Atlantic Avenue and Jordan High School. 

Minor Time Adjustments for Routes

Routes that will have time adjustments of less than five minutes:
102, 104, 121, 141, 151, 171/175, 192 and Passport. Please be sure to check bus departure times in the trip planner or your favorite map app.

Paused Routes

Routes that continue to be paused:
Routes 52, 81, 96, 176.

Additional Information

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Need Help?

Transit & Visitor Information Center and LBT Call Center

If you need assistance planning your trip, please contact our Customer Service team at 562.591.2301. LBT ‘s Call Center is open Monday–Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additionally, the Transit & Visitor Information Center downtown,  remain open on Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Si necesita ayuda para planificar su viaje, puede llamar a nuestro equipo de Atención al Cliente al 562.591.2301.

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