There are 4 ways to get from California Science Center to Compton by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Pico Station to Compton StationMetro A Line
51 min$2Bus, line 127 bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy StationMetro J Line
- Take the bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station to Myrrh / Willowbrook127
1h 11m$2–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from California Science Center to Compton12.2 mi
16 min$55–70Drive 12.2 mi
- Drive from California Science Center to Compton12.2 mi
16 min$3–4
California Science Center to Compton by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California Science Center to Compton is to tram which costs $2 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from California Science Center to Compton is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from California Science Center to Compton. However, there are services departing from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC and arriving at Myrrh / Willowbrook via Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from California Science Center station to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at Compton Station via Pico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between California Science Center and Compton is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from California Science Center to Compton without a car is to tram which takes 51 min and costs $2.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from California Science Center to Compton, including transfers.
California Science Center to Compton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC station.
California Science Center to Compton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Pico Station.
California Science Center to Compton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station.
What companies run services between California Science Center, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Pico Station to Compton Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California Science Center to Myrrh / Willowbrook via Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC, Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, and Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station to Myrrh / Willowbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
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More Questions & Answers
California Science Center to Compton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Compton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California Science Center to Compton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from California Science Center to Compton.
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