There are 4 ways to get from Compton to Arcadia by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Compton Station to Arcadia Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 19m$2Line 127 bus, bus, line 287 bus
- Take the bus from Alameda / Laurel to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Stationbus 127
- Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Huntington / Santa Anitabus 287
2h 23m$4–5Drive 24.9 mi
- Drive from Compton to Arcadiacar 24.9 mi
33 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Compton to Arcadiataxi 24.9 mi
33 min$85–100
Compton to Arcadia by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Arcadia is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Compton to Arcadia is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton to Arcadia. However, there are services departing from Alameda / Laurel and arriving at Huntington / Santa Anita via Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Compton Station station and arriving at Arcadia Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Compton and Arcadia is 31 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to Arcadia without a car is to tram which takes 1h 19m and costs $2.
The tram from Compton Station to Arcadia Station takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Compton to Arcadia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Alameda / Laurel station.
Compton to Arcadia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Compton Station.
Compton to Arcadia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Arcadia, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Compton Station to Arcadia Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alameda / Laurel to Huntington / Santa Anita via Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Compton Station to Arcadia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alameda / Laurel to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Huntington / Santa Anita
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $85–100
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
Compton to Arcadia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Arcadia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to Arcadia is 25 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Compton to Arcadia.
There are 837+ hotels available in Arcadia.



