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

From El Monte Station to Compton by bus and light rail

To get from El Monte Station to Compton in Los Angeles, take the 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 7th station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and light rail schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

75min$1.75
Bus - 910/950
Light Rail - 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 - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Compton by bus and light rail via 707 and A LINE

To get from El Monte Station to Compton in Los Angeles, take the 707 bus from El Monte Station E station to Grand Ave and 2nd St W station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and light rail schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from El Monte Station E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave and 2nd St W
    ID 1596
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 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 26.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station to Compton by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from El Monte Station to Compton

To check the bus and light rail 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 light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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Alternative route from El Monte Station to Compton by bus and light rail via 707 and A LINE

To get from El Monte Station to Compton in Los Angeles, take the 707 bus from El Monte Station E station to Grand Ave and 2nd St W station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and light rail schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from El Monte Station E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave and 2nd St W
    ID 1596
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    36 min
  • 7
    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 El Monte Station to Compton?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 910/950, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 707, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The 910/950 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 light rail 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 light rail?

    The total travel time between El Monte Station in El Monte and Compton in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 910/950 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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