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How to get from Compton to Alhambra by bus, light rail and subway?

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Compton to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 78 bus from 1st / Hill station to Garfield / Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

94min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Artesia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    38 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Alhambra - Main - Garfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Garfield / Main
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield / Main
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Compton to Alhambra in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 78 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

96min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Artesia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 1548
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Compton to Alhambra

The distance between Compton, Los Angeles and Alhambra, Los Angeles is approximately 22.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Compton to Alhambra by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Compton

Compton is located at Compton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Artesia Station.

Bus stations close to Compton:

  • Artesia Station
  • Artesia Station Bay 3
  • Artesia Station Bay 2

Public transit stations close to Alhambra, Los Angeles

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main / 2nd.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main / 2nd
  • Main St & 2nd Ave
  • Garfield/Woodward

By bus and light rail

To get from Compton to Alhambra in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 78 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

96min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Artesia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 1548
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Compton to Alhambra?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Compton to Alhambra?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Compton and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Compton to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Artesia Station station near Compton to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Alhambra in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Compton to Alhambra in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Compton and Alhambra in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Compton to get to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Artesia Station station near Compton in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Compton and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the APU / Citrus College Sta. stop, which is closest to Alhambra in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total light rail, subway and bus fare from Compton to Alhambra?

    The ride from Compton to Alhambra costs $1.75.

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