The average train between Compton and Santa Monica takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Compton to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Compton and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Compton is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Compton to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Compton station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Pico Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Compton to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Compton Station.
Compton to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.
The distance between Compton and Santa Monica is 28.6 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a vehicle from Compton Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Pico Station in around 1h 23m.