How to get from Compton to Los Angeles by light rail and subway?

From Compton to Los Angeles by light rail and subway

To get from Compton to Los Angeles in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Artesia Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

64min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Los Angeles
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 / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Los Angeles
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Compton to Los Angeles by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Compton to Los Angeles 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 D LINE subway and finally take the 207 bus from Western / Wilshire station to Western / Sunset station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

80min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 207207
Walk to Los Angeles
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 - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Sunset
    ID 65300059
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Compton to Los Angeles

The distance between Compton, Los Angeles and Los Angeles, Los Angeles is approximately 19.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Compton to Los Angeles by 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 Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Los Angeles is located at Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Western & Fernwood Ave..

Subway stations close to Los Angeles:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station

Bus stations close to Los Angeles:

  • Western & Fernwood Ave.
  • Western / Sunset
  • Sunset & St. Andrews Pl.

Related Routes

From Compton to Los Angeles by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Compton to Los Angeles 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 D LINE subway and finally take the 207 bus from Western / Wilshire station to Western / Sunset station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

80min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 207207
Walk to Los Angeles
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 - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Sunset
    ID 65300059
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Compton to Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Compton to Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line D LINE, Bus line 207.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Compton to Los Angeles 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 till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Los Angeles in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Compton and Los Angeles in Los Angeles by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Compton to Los Angeles?

    The ride from Compton to Los Angeles costs $1.75.

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