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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Comptonby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

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

  2. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Wilmington / 119thbus bus 120
    1h 43m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 21.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Comptoncar car 21.5 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Comptontaxi taxi 21.5 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

Santa Monica Pier to Compton by foot and tram

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Compton Station via Downtown Santa Monica Station and Pico Station in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Wilmington / 119th via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 1h 43m.

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