There are 4 ways to get from Compton to Riverside by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
3h$16–37Line 460 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
4h 46m$5–9Drive 52.6 mi
- Drive from Compton to Riversidecar 52.6 mi
57 min$10–14Tram, train
- Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 13m$12–16
Compton to Riverside by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Riverside is to line 460 bus and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Compton to Riverside is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Compton / Alameda and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via Norwalk Station, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Compton station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Compton Station and arriving at Riverside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Compton and Riverside is 75 miles. The road distance is 52.9 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to Riverside without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h and costs $15 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Compton to Riverside, including transfers.
Compton to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Norwalk Station.
Compton to Riverside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Compton Station.
Compton to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Compton / Alameda to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Norwalk Station, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Compton to Riverside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to Riverside is 53 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Compton to Riverside.
There are 265+ hotels available in Riverside.



