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How to get from Compton to Fairfax, La by bus, light rail and subway?

From Compton to Fairfax, La by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Compton to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Highland station to Fairfax / Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Leaves from Artesia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    38 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Highland
    ID 104718
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Fairfax / Melrose
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Compton to Fairfax, La by bus and light rail

To get from Compton to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 10/48 bus from Hill / 3rd station to Melrose / Fairfax station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

99min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 10/4810/48
Walk to Fairfax, La
Leaves from Artesia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 3rd
    ID 4771
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10/4810/48
    Wait for bus
    10/48
    West Hollywood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melrose / Fairfax
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fairfax, La
    Walk to
    Fairfax, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Compton to Fairfax, La

The distance between Compton, Los Angeles and Fairfax, La, Los Angeles is approximately 23.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Compton to Fairfax, La by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Compton

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

Bus stations close to Compton:

  • Artesia Station
  • Artesia Station Bay 3
  • Artesia Station Bay 2

Public transit stations close to Fairfax, La, Los Angeles

Fairfax, La is located at Fairfax, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fairfax / Melrose.

Subway stations close to Fairfax, La:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Bus stations close to Fairfax, La:

  • Fairfax / Melrose
  • Melrose Ave. & Fairfax Ave (Westbound)
  • Melrose / Fairfax

From Compton to Fairfax, La by bus and light rail

To get from Compton to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 10/48 bus from Hill / 3rd station to Melrose / Fairfax station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

99min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 10/4810/48
Walk to Fairfax, La
Leaves from Artesia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 3rd
    ID 4771
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10/4810/48
    Wait for bus
    10/48
    West Hollywood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melrose / Fairfax
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fairfax, La
    Walk to
    Fairfax, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Compton to Fairfax, La?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Compton to Fairfax, La?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 10/48.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Compton and Fairfax, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Compton to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Artesia Station station near Compton to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Fairfax, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Compton to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Compton and Fairfax, La in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Compton to get to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Artesia Station station near Compton in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Compton and Fairfax, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the APU / Citrus College Sta. stop, which is closest to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total light rail, subway and bus fare from Compton to Fairfax, La?

    The ride from Compton to Fairfax, La costs $1.75.