There are 4 ways to get from Compton to California Science Center by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Compton Station to Pico Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Expo Park / USC Stationtram Metro E Line
55 min$2Line 127 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Alameda / Laurel to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Stationbus 127
- Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USCbus Metro J Line
55 min$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Compton to California Science Centertaxi 11.5 mi
14 min$45–60Drive 11.5 mi
- Drive from Compton to California Science Centercar 11.5 mi
14 min$3
Compton to California Science Center by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to California Science Center is to tram which costs $2 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Compton to California Science Center is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton to California Science Center. However, there are services departing from Alameda / Laurel and arriving at Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC via Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Compton station to California Science Center station. However, there are services departing from Compton Station and arriving at Expo Park / USC Station via Pico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Compton and California Science Center is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to California Science Center without a car is to tram which takes 55 min and costs $2.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Compton to California Science Center, including transfers.
Compton to California Science Center bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Alameda / Laurel station.
Compton to California Science Center train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Compton Station.
Compton to California Science Center bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and California Science Center, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Compton Station to California Science Center via Pico Station and Expo Park / USC Station in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alameda / Laurel to California Science Center via Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, and Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC in around 55 min.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Compton Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Expo Park / USC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alameda / Laurel to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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 / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
Compton to California Science Center train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pico Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to California Science Center is 12 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Compton to California Science Center.
There are 4232+ hotels available in California Science Center.



