How to get from Union Station to Compton by subway?

From Union Station to Compton by subway

Take one direct subway from Union Station to Compton in Los Angeles: take the A LINE subway from Union Station station to Artesia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

45min$1.75
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Compton
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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 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 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

68min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J
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 Station
  • 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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    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 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Compton by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Union Station to Compton

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

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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 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 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Compton on the Moovit app.

68min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J
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 Station
  • 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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    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 45 minutes, using Subway line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line METRO J, Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Station and Compton?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Union Station in Downtown to Compton in Los Angeles in 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station to Compton?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Compton in Los Angeles by subway is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Union Station in Downtown.

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

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

  • When is the first subway from Union Station to Compton?

    The first subway from Union Station in Downtown to Compton in Los Angeles is Pomona - Long Beach. It leaves the Union Station station at 5:01 PM.

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

    The ride from Union Station to Compton costs $1.75.

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