How to get from East Los Angeles to Compton by bus?

From East Los Angeles to Compton by bus

To get from East Los Angeles to Compton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to Whittier / Atlantic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the A LINE from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $0.25. The bus schedule from East Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

83min$0.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Bus - 260/261260/261
A LINE260/261
Walk to Compton
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whittier / Atlantic
    ID 10118
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Whittier
    ID 13171
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - East
    ID 30008
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    A LINE260/261
    Wait for
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Los Angeles to Compton by bus via 66 and 260/261

To get from East Los Angeles to Compton in Los Angeles, take the 66 bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to Olympic / Atlantic station. Next, take the 260/261 bus from Atlantic / Olympic station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from East Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

92min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 260/261260/261
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Atlantic
    ID 10139
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Olympic
    ID 13142
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Artesia Station via Atlantic Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Artesia Station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Los Angeles to Compton

The distance between East Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Compton, Los Angeles is approximately 15.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Los Angeles to Compton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from East Los Angeles to Compton

To check the bus schedule from East Los Angeles to Compton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Los Angeles) and destination (Compton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Los Angeles to Compton by bus via 66 and 260/261

To get from East Los Angeles to Compton in Los Angeles, take the 66 bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to Olympic / Atlantic station. Next, take the 260/261 bus from Atlantic / Olympic station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from East Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

92min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 260/261260/261
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Atlantic
    ID 10139
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Olympic
    ID 13142
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Artesia Station via Atlantic Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Artesia Station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Los Angeles to Compton?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK, Bus line 260/261,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Los Angeles to Compton?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 260/261.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

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

    The WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus line goes from Olympic / Hendricks station near East Los Angeles to Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Loop station near Compton in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Los Angeles to Compton in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between East Los Angeles and Compton in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from the Olympic / Hendricks stop near East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Loop stop, which is closest to Compton in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Los Angeles to Compton?

    The ride from East Los Angeles to Compton costs $0.25.

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