How to get fromVan Nuys to Comptonby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Compton by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 21m
$9–12
Line 761 bus, line 720 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Wilshirebus 233 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to 6th / Mainbus 720
3. Take the bus from 6th / Main to Long Beach / Palmerbus 60
3h 15m
$4–5
Drive 27.5 mi
1. Drive from Van Nuys to Comptoncar 27.5 mi
39 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Comptontaxi 27.5 mi
39 min
$90–110
Bus, subway, tram
1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus 237
2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Compton Stationtram
1h 27m
$6

Van Nuys to Compton by train and tram

44Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Van Nuys to Compton.

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Long Beach / Palmer via Westwood / Wilshire, Wilshire / Westwood, and 6th / Main in around 3h 15m.

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Compton(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 95,740. It is known as the "Hub City" due to its geographic centrality in Los Angeles County. Neighborhoods in Compton include Sunny Cove, Leland, downtown Compton, and Richland Farms.

Things to do in Compton

The Pike(Opens in a new window)

The Pike was an amusement zone in Long Beach, California. The Pike was founded in 1902 along the shoreline south of Ocean Boulevard with several independent arcades, food stands, gift shops, a variety of rides and a grand bath house. It was most noted for the Cyclone Racer (1930–1968), a large wooden dual-track roller coaster, built out on pilings over the water.

Angels Flight(Opens in a new window)

Angels Flight is a landmark and historic narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, that run in opposite directions on a shared cable. The tracks cover a distance of 298   ft over a vertical gain of 96   ft.

Knott's Berry Farm(Opens in a new window)

Knott's Berry Farm is a 57 acre amusement park in Buena Park, California, United States, owned and operated by Six Flags. In March 2015, it was ranked as the twelfth-most-visited theme park in North America, while averaging approximately 4 million visitors per year. The park features over 40 rides, including roller coasters, family rides, dark rides, and water rides.

Knott's Scary Farm(Opens in a new window)

Knott's Scary Farm or Knott's Halloween Haunt is a seasonal Halloween event at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. It is an event in which the theme park is transformed into "160 acres of horror", via a series of roaming monsters, terrifying haunted houses and 'scare zones'. As of 2010, it was said to be the first, largest and longest-running Halloween event to be held at a theme park.

Places to stay in Compton

LA Crystal Hotel -Los Angeles-Long Beach Area(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Mission Motel(Opens in a new window)

7.4Good

Travelodge by Wyndham Lynwood(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Carson(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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