There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Compton by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 44m$11–14Drive 35.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Comptoncar 35.4 mi
39 min$7–10Line 59 bus, bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2
- Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Long Beach / Palmerbus 60
3h 11m$20–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Comptontaxi 35.4 mi
39 min$110–150Line 79 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 79
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus 1
3h 32m$8
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. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Long Beach / Palmer via Santa Ana and Pacific / Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
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 44m.
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 44m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Irvine to Compton, including transfers.
Irvine to Compton bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Compton bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Long Beach / Palmer via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Huntington Park, and Pacific / Florence in around 3h 11m.
- 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
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Pacific / Florence to Long Beach / Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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
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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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