There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Compton by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton StationMetro A Line
1h 46m$10–13Drive 35.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Compton35.4 mi
39 min$7–10Line 53 bus, bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 453
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE to Artesia Station Bay 351
3h 32m$25–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Compton35.4 mi
39 min$110–130
Irvine to Compton by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Compton is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Compton is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Artesia Station Bay 3 via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Compton Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Irvine and Compton is 53 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Compton without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 46m and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Irvine to Compton, including transfers.
Irvine to Compton bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Compton bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Artesia Station Bay 3 via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Long Beach Bus Station, and Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- ridelbt.com
Bus from Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE to Artesia Station Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ridelbt.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Compton is 36 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Irvine to Compton.
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