Long Beach Transit has announced the return of its Museum Express, offering residents $14 roundtrips to designated museums and libraries throughout October.
The 2024 season will begin on Oct. 5 with a morning trip to The Getty Center and will end Oct. 27 with a trip to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Most trips begin in the early morning and return in the evening.
This program is meant to encourage the use of public transportation while promoting regional arts and culture during National Arts and Humanities Month. The $14 ride ticket only covers transportation, and attendees will still have to pay the cover charge and/or make an online reservation. Children 2 years old and younger ride for free.
There will be two pick-up locations for each ride: The Transit & Visitor Information Center (130 E. First St.) and Willow Station (2750 W. American Ave.). Parking is available at each location.
Residents will be riding on Long Beach Transit’s sustainable fleet, a 45-foot battery-electric commuter coach, providing zero-emissions. These buses accommodate wheelchairs.
The schedule for this year’s Museum Express is as follows:
Saturday, Oct. 5 – The Getty Center (Brentwood) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This art and architecture museum requires advance online reservations.
Sunday, Oct. 6 – Museum of Contemporary Art and The Broad from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
These downtown Los Angeles museums are free with an online reservation, with additional exhibits that require a ticket purchase.
Saturday, Oct. 12 – The Getty Villa from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free, but online reservations are required.
Sunday, Oct. 12 – The Huntington Library from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
An online ticket purchase is required for this library, ranging from $13 youth admission to $29 general admission. Children 3 years old and younger are free.
Saturday, Oct. 19 – The Getty Center (Brentwood) from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This art and architecture museum requires advance online reservations.
Sunday, Oct. 20 – The Ronald Reagan Library from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
An online ticket purchase is required for this library, ranging from $6 for children ages 3-10 to $16 for adults.
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Museum Row from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum Row includes the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the La Brea Tar Pits, the Craft and Folk Museum and the Petersen Automotive Museum. Most of these museums require a ticket purchase on online reservations.
Sunday, Oct. 27 – Mission San Juan Capistrano from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission to this mission ranges from $9 to $18 and can be purchased online.
Passes are now available online via www.ridelbt.com/museumexpress for credit card payments. For cash purchases, passes can be obtained at LBT’s Transit and Visitor Information Center, located at 133 East 1st Street, Long Beach. For more information or trip planning assistance, customers can contact LBT’s Customer Call Center at (562) 591-2301.
