There are 6 ways to get from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram Metro C Line
39 min$4–6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to LAX Transit Centerbus 5
56 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi 14 mi
17 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Compton to Los Angeles-LAX14 mi
17 min$45–65Drive 14 mi
- Drive from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 14 mi
17 min$3–4Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
1h 36m$9–15
Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from 120th St & Wilmington Ave and arriving at LAX Terminal 1 via Metro Transit Center Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Compton station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Compton Station and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Compton and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to tram which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by GTrans, depart from 120th St & Wilmington Ave station.
Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line.
Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by GTrans, arrive at LAX Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, GTrans operates a bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to LAX Transit Center every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 48 min. Metro Los Angeles also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 965 8888
- Website
- ridegtrans.com
Bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to LAX Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- ridegtrans.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to LAX Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Compton to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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 Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 14 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Compton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2567+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Compton and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






