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How to get fromCompton to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Compton to Santa Monica Pier 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 28m
    $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 & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    1h 49m
    $3

  3. Drive 21.4 mi

    1. Drive from Compton to Santa Monica Piercar car 21.4 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Compton to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

Compton to Santa Monica Pier by tram and foot

Calendar779Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Compton to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Compton Station to Santa Monica Pier via Pico Station and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 120th St & Wilmington Ave to Santa Monica Pier via LAX/Metro Transit Center and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 1h 49m.

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