Student rides
California State University-Long Beach rides home, airport runs & game day
Long Beach, California· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Long Beach and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Long Beach connects to the relay grid near Los Angeles, CA (20 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Long Beach → Bakersfield, CA118 mi · $15–$25
- Long Beach → San Diego, CA129 mi · $15–$30
- Long Beach → Indio, CA138 mi · $20–$30
- Long Beach → Santa Maria, CA162 mi · $20–$35
- Long Beach → Fresno, CA238 mi · $30–$55
- Long Beach → Lake Havasu City, AZ262 mi · $35–$60
- Long Beach → Las Vegas, NV265 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
All rides from Long Beach
26 outgoing and 26 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch Long Beach.
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California State University-Long Beach student travel FAQ
- How do California State University-Long Beach students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Long Beach bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Long Beach cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.