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Express Car Wash in Riverside and Long Beach, CA

Fast drive-thru car washes, unlimited monthly memberships, and free vacuums at two Southern California locations. Choose your Gateway Express car wash location to see prices and hours.

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Southern California’s Drive-Thru Car Wash, Built for Speed

Gateway Express Car Wash is an express tunnel car wash serving Riverside and Long Beach. Pull up, choose a package, and a conveyor carries your car through foam, light touch scrubbing, rinsing, protectants, and power drying in about three minutes. You stay in your seat the whole time, and you never need an appointment. After the tunnel, pull into the free vacuum area and finish the inside at your own pace.

How a Gateway Express Wash Works

  1. Pull up and choose your wash package.

  2. Our team checks your vehicle and guides you onto the conveyor.

  3. Shift into neutral and ride through the tunnel in about three minutes.

  4. Finish the inside with free vacuums, a dashboard wipe, and an air freshener.

Car Wash Packages, From a Quick Clean to Graphene Protection

Every Gateway Express location offers the same four wash levels. Each level includes everything in the one below it.

  • Economy Class

    Simple Clean

    What it adds

    • Foam soak
    • Light touch scrubbing
    • Double soap
    • Spot-free rinse
    • High pressure rinse
    • Power dry

    Best for Regular maintenance washes

  • Business Class

    Polish & Shine

    What it adds

    • Triple foam polish and conditioning
    • Rain repel
    • Sealer wax

    Best for Extra shine and clearer windshields in the rain

  • Prestige Class

    Wheel + Tire Care

    What it adds

    • Ceramic coating
    • Wheel and tire coating
    • UV protectant
    • Tire shiner

    Best for Daily drivers parked in the sun

  • First Class

    Ultimate Package

    What it adds

    • Graphene nano shield
    • Stage 2 ceramic
    • Total body protectant
    • Dry & Shine

    Best for Newer vehicles and maximum paint protection

Prices vary by location. See Riverside car wash prices or Long Beach car wash prices.

Unlimited Car Wash Memberships: Wash as Often as You Like

The Unlimited Wash Club turns car washing into one flat monthly payment. Pick any of the four packages, then come back whenever your car needs it, with no per-visit fees.

Prices current as of October 2026.

Riverside Long Beach
Single washes $12 to $25 $10 to $22
Memberships $22.95 to $39.95/month $21.95 to $46.95/month
Membership costs less than single washes at 2 washes a month 3 washes a month

Free Vacuums and Extras With Every Wash

A clean outside is only half the job. Every Gateway Express wash includes:

  • Free high-powered vacuum stations

  • A dashboard wipe for your dash, console, and mirrors

  • An air freshener

  • Free mat cleaning machines

  • A microfiber towel with any First Class single wash

Keeping Your Car Clean in Southern California

Southern California is hard on paint in two different ways.

  • In Riverside and the Inland Empire, strong sun, dust, and pollen fade and dull the finish.

  • In Long Beach, coastal air, the marine layer, and bird droppings leave a film that eats into the clear coat.

Washing every one to two weeks removes those contaminants before they do lasting damage, and a Prestige Class or First Class wash adds a protective layer that makes the next wash easier.

Car Wash Services for Businesses and Organizations

What Our Customers Say

  • My favorite drive thru car wash! I can’t say I’ve tried them all, but this is one that I’ve consistently liked, so much that I got a monthly membership and now go every week, sometimes twice a week. The lines are organized, suds and colors fun, the vacuums always strong & working and with some shade cover. They give you a wipe for the interior each time you visit. They also have microfiber towels for $2.

    Cindy Ruiz Google review

  • In my opinion, this is the best drive thru carwash around this area. I signed up for the top monthly plan. It’s super convenient to pull up and not have to even roll your window down because the computer/machine automatically reads your sticker, then opens up the arm and lets you through. I’ve never had any problems with dirt or anything left on my vehicle. I just dry it off. And 99.9% of the other customers are very nice and considerate.

    LaVan Bradley Google review

  • Had a great experience. It wash my wife car real good. It was very dirty. The staff was friendly and helpful. Offer candy to the kids. First time going to a drive thru car cause my son wanted to experience it. He was very excited.

    Paul Soeur Google review

Car Wash Questions, Answered

See all car wash FAQs

  • How long does a car wash take at Gateway Express?

    About three minutes in the tunnel. After that, you can use the free vacuums for as long as you like.

  • How much does a car wash cost?

    Single washes cost $12 to $25 in Riverside and $10 to $22 in Long Beach, depending on the package.

  • Is an unlimited car wash membership worth it?

    Yes, if you wash at least twice a month in Riverside or three times a month in Long Beach. At that point a membership costs less than single washes on every package.

  • Are the vacuums free?

    Yes. Vacuums are free for every customer at both locations, with or without a membership.

  • What should I do before entering the car wash?

    Close all windows and the sunroof, lower any antenna that doesn’t retract, and remove bike racks or other loose items. Our team will guide you onto the conveyor.

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