How to get from Santa Barbara to Compton by bus, light rail and train?

From Santa Barbara to Compton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Compton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 80 bus from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) station to West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Bus - 8080
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr -
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride)
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    125 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Compton by bus, light rail and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and A LINE

To get from Santa Barbara to Compton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Compton
The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Compton, Los Angeles is approximately 120.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Compton by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center
Public transit stations close to Compton, Los Angeles

Compton is located at Compton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Gateway Shopping Center.

Bus stations close to Compton:

  • Gateway Shopping Center
  • W Walnut St @ Geodis
  • Walnut St at Acacia Av
Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Compton by bus, light rail and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and A LINE

To get from Santa Barbara to Compton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Compton?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Compton?

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Compton in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to Compton in Los Angeles?

    The 80 bus line goes from Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr - station near Santa Barbara to West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station near Compton in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Compton in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 4 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to Compton in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 80 bus from the Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr - stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and Compton in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station, which is closest to Compton in Los Angeles.

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