There are 6 ways to get from Venice Beach to Compton by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram Metro E Line
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 34m$3Line 1 bus, line 105 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Blvd/Pacific Ave to Fairfax/Electricbus 1
- Take the bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Vernon / Long Beachbus 105
2h 1m$4–5Drive 19.3 mi
- Drive from Venice Beach to Comptoncar 19.3 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Venice Beach to Comptontaxi 19.3 mi
26 min$65–80Line 33 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 5m$4Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Main / 7thbus 33
- Take the bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmerbus 60
2h 25m$3–4
Venice Beach to Compton by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice Beach to Compton is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Venice Beach to Compton is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice Beach to Compton. However, there are services departing from Washington Blvd/Pacific Ave and arriving at Vernon / Long Beach via Washington Fairfax Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice Beach station to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Compton Station via Pico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Venice Beach and Compton is 28 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
The best way to get from Venice Beach to Compton without a car is to tram which takes 1h 34m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Venice Beach to Compton, including transfers.
Venice Beach to Compton bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, depart from Washington Blvd/Pacific Ave station.
Venice Beach to Compton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Venice Beach to Compton bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at Fairfax/Electric station.
What companies run services between Venice Beach, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main Nb & Market Ns to Compton Station via 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and Pico Station in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Blvd/Pacific Ave to Compton Station via Washington Fairfax Hub, Vernon / Long Beach, and Vernon Station in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pico Station to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 253-6510
- Website
- Culver CityBus
Bus from Washington Blvd/Pacific Ave to Fairfax/Electric
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Culver CityBus
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Vernon / Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Venice / Washington to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Venice / Washington to Main / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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
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More Questions & Answers
Venice Beach to Compton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pico Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice Beach to Compton is 19 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Venice Beach to Compton.
There are 2721+ hotels available in Compton.



