Downtown Long Beach station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Long Beach , United States |
Area served | Downtown Long Beach, California |
| Products | A Line (Los Angeles Metro) service |
Downtown Long Beach station—previously known as Transit Mall station—is an at-grade light rail stop on the A Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned centrally on 1st Street between Pine and Pacific avenues in Downtown Long Beach, California, it functions as the southern endpoint of the A Line.
This station serves as the focal point of the Long Beach Transit Mall, which extends along 1st Street from Pacific Avenue to Long Beach Boulevard. The corridor is restricted to trains and transit vehicles exclusively, with private automobiles prohibited, underscoring its significance as a primary transit interchange.
In 2010, Long Beach Transit allocated $7 million toward enhancements of the transit mall, which included installation of updated bus shelters, improved lighting systems, and public art displays. These improvements were finalized in early 2011.
During the 2028 Summer Olympics, Downtown Long Beach station will facilitate access for attendees traveling to events hosted at Long Beach Sports Park. This includes handball competitions at the Long Beach Arena, temporary venues for beach volleyball and water polo, as well as marathon swimming and rowing contests held in Long Beach harbor.
Connections
The Long Beach Transit Mall acts as a central node for various municipal bus services. As of December 15, 2024, available connections include:
- Flixbus
- Long Beach Transit: routes 21, 22, 23, 46, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91–94, 96, 111, 112, 121, 151, 172–174, 181, 182, 191, 192, plus Passport service
- LADOT Commuter Express: route 142
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: routes 60 (operating late night only) and 232
- Torrance Transit: routes 3 and Rapid 3
Station
The station features Angel Train, a mural created by Metro Art artist Terry Schoonhoven. Finished in 1993 and located on the upper mezzanine wall, this artwork depicts a visionary Los Angeles with a Metro train symbolizing urban advancement and transportation progress. The piece embodies the period’s hopeful outlook on public transit and metropolitan growth.
Notable places nearby
Accessible on foot are:
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Long Beach Civic Center
- Long Beach Performing Arts Center
- Pine Avenue Entertainment District
- Rainbow Harbor and Shoreline Village
- The Pike Entertainment Complex