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How to get from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway?

From Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway

To get from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 127 bus from Compton / Atlantic station to MLK Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from Pico Station station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Atlantic / Compton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

114min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 127127
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from Compton / Atlantic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Compton / Atlantic
    ID 9890
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 127127
    Wait for bus
    127
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    MLK Transit Center
    ID 30009
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    32 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway via 4, A LINE and E LINE

To get from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 4 bus from E Compton Blvd & Atlantic Ave station to MLK Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from Pico Station station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and subway schedule from Atlantic / Compton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

114min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from E Compton Blvd & Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Compton Blvd & Atlantic Ave
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    MLK Transit Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    32 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

The distance between Atlantic / Compton and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach is approximately 28.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

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

Alternative route from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway via 4, A LINE and E LINE

To get from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 4 bus from E Compton Blvd & Atlantic Ave station to MLK Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from Pico Station station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and subway schedule from Atlantic / Compton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

114min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from E Compton Blvd & Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Compton Blvd & Atlantic Ave
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    MLK Transit Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    32 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 127, Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 4, Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Atlantic / Compton and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The 127 bus line goes from Compton / Atlantic station near Atlantic / Compton in East Rancho Dominguez to Harbor Freeway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Harbor Freeway Station station near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Atlantic / Compton and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Atlantic / Compton to get to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    Get on the 127 bus from the Compton / Atlantic stop near Atlantic / Compton in East Rancho Dominguez.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Atlantic / Compton and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Freeway Station station, which is closest to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach.

  • How much is the bus fare from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The ride from Atlantic / Compton to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach costs $1.75.