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-LineMetro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to RiversideSouthwest Chief
2h 59m$15–24Line 460 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrance460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB200
4h 52m$5–9Drive 52.5 mi
- Drive from Compton to Riverside52.5 mi
57 min$10–14Tram, train
- Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown91-PV Line / ...
3h 12m$12–16
Compton to Riverside by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Riverside is to line 460 bus and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h 52m.
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 at Brockton Arcade via Norwalk Station, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
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 2h 59m.
The distance between Compton and Riverside is 75 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to Riverside without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 59m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 at Brockton Arcade via Norwalk Station, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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