There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to Compton by train, 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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line / ...
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 21m$10–12Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Comptoncar 18.2 mi
25 min$3–5Line 30 bus, line 141 bus
- Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Highland to Gridley-187Thbus 30
- Take the bus from Gridley & 187th SW to Artesia Station Bay 2bus 141
1h 40m$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fullerton to Comptontaxi 18.2 mi
25 min$65–85
Fullerton to Compton by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Compton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Compton is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Orangethorpe-Highland and arriving at Artesia Station Bay 2 via Gridley & 187th SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton and arriving at Compton Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Fullerton and Compton is 39 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Compton without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 21m and costs $9 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Fullerton to Compton, including transfers.
Fullerton to Compton bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Orangethorpe-Highland station.
Fullerton to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fullerton station.
Fullerton to Compton bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Gridley-187Th station.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Orangethorpe-Highland to Artesia Station Bay 2 via Gridley-187Th and Gridley & 187th SW in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- 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
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Orangethorpe-Highland to Gridley-187Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
Bus from Gridley & 187th SW to Artesia Station Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Fullerton to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Compton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Fullerton to Compton.
There are 2773+ hotels available in Compton.