How to get from Compton to Avalon by bus, ferry and light rail?

By bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Compton to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to Downtown Long Beach Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from Long Beach Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $44.25.

98min$44.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 121121
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
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
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific & Ocean NW
    ID 0366
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    121 - Belmont Shore to Catalina Ld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensway Dr. & State Univ S
    ID 2412
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Long Beach Port
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    Avalon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Avalon Catalina Express
    Ride to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and ferry

To get from Compton to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 51 bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 station to First & Shelter G S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from Long Beach Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $44.50.

128min$44.50
Bus - 5151
Bus - 121121
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Leaves from Artesia Station Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Compton
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    51 LB Blvd to Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    First & Shelter G S
    ID 4011
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First & Shelter B N
    ID 4002
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    121 - Belmont Shore to Catalina Ld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensway Dr. & State Univ S
    ID 2412
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Long Beach Port
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    Avalon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Avalon Catalina Express
    Ride to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Compton to Avalon

The distance between Compton, Los Angeles and Avalon, Los Angeles is approximately 39.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Compton to Avalon by bus, ferry and light rail, 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 Avalon, Los Angeles

Avalon is located at Avalon, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pebbly Beach Rd & Crescent Ave.

Bus stations close to Avalon:

  • Pebbly Beach Rd & Crescent Ave
  • Catalina Ave & 3rd St (Island Tour Plaza)
  • Pebbly Beach Rd at Cabrillo Mole

Ferry stations close to Avalon:

  • Avalon Catalina Express
  • Catalina

Related Routes

By bus and ferry

To get from Compton to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 51 bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 station to First & Shelter G S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from Long Beach Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $44.50.

128min$44.50
Bus - 5151
Bus - 121121
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Leaves from Artesia Station Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Compton
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    51 LB Blvd to Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    First & Shelter G S
    ID 4011
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First & Shelter B N
    ID 4002
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    121 - Belmont Shore to Catalina Ld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensway Dr. & State Univ S
    ID 2412
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Long Beach Port
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    Avalon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Avalon Catalina Express
    Ride to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 121, Bus line CATALINA EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 121, Bus line CATALINA EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

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

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Artesia Station station near Compton to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Avalon in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Compton and Avalon in Los Angeles by light rail, bus and ferry is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to Avalon in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Compton to Avalon costs $44.25.

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