How to get from El Monte Station to Compton by bus and subway?

From El Monte Station to Compton by bus and subway

To get from El Monte Station to Compton in Los Angeles, take the METRO J bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 7th station. Next, take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

73min$1.75
Bus - METRO J
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Monte Station to Compton by bus

To get from El Monte Station to Compton in Los Angeles, take the METRO J bus from El Monte Station station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the 6 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

88min$1.75
Bus - METRO J
Bus - 66
Walk to Compton
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Artesia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte Station to Compton

The distance between El Monte Station, Los Angeles and Compton, Los Angeles is approximately 26.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station to Compton by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from El Monte Station to Compton

To check the bus and subway schedule from El Monte Station to Compton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Monte Station) and destination (Compton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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From El Monte Station to Compton by bus

To get from El Monte Station to Compton in Los Angeles, take the METRO J bus from El Monte Station station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the 6 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

88min$1.75
Bus - METRO J
Bus - 66
Walk to Compton
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Artesia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte Station to Compton?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Subway line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte Station to Compton?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte Station and Compton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte Station to Compton?

    The METRO J bus line goes from Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Monte Station in El Monte to Flower / 7th station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Flower / 7th station near Compton in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte Station to Compton by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between El Monte Station in El Monte and Compton in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte Station to get to Compton?

    Get on the METRO J bus from the Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line stop near El Monte Station in El Monte.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte Station and Compton?

    Get off the bus at the Flower / 7th station, which is closest to Compton in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Monte Station to Compton?

    The ride from El Monte Station to Compton costs $1.75.

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