How to get from Union Station to Compton by light rail?

From Union Station to Compton by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Union Station to Compton in Los Angeles: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

46min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 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
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Compton
    Walk to
    Compton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to Compton by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Compton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus and finally take the 205 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Artesia Station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Compton

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Compton, Los Angeles is approximately 15.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Compton by 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Los Angeles Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Los Angeles Union Station
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to Compton, Los Angeles

Compton is located at Compton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is E Greenleaf Blvd & S Tamarind Ave.

Bus stations close to Compton:

  • E Greenleaf Blvd & S Tamarind Ave
  • Gateway Shopping Center
  • Artesia Station

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From Union Station to Compton by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Compton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus and finally take the 205 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Artesia Station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Union Station and Compton?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Union Station in Downtown to Compton in Los Angeles in 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Union Station to Compton?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown to Artesia Station station near Compton in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Compton by light rail?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Compton in Los Angeles by light rail is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Union Station to get to Compton?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Union Station and Compton?

    Get off the light rail at the Artesia Station station, which is closest to Compton in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Union Station to Compton?

    The ride from Union Station to Compton costs $1.75.

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