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How to get fromCompton to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Compton to Santa Monica by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Compton Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 23m
    $2

  2. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to LAX Transit Centerbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    1h 46m
    $3

  3. Drive  21.2 mi

    1. Drive from Compton to Santa Monicacar car 21.2 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Compton to Santa Monicataxi taxi 21.2 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

Compton to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar792Weekly Trams
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Compton to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Compton Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Pico Station in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 1h 46m.

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