There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Compton by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union StationAV Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton StationMetro A Line
2h 46m$14–17Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7th92
- Take the bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmer60
4h 58m$11–16Drive 63.7 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Compton63.7 mi
1h 31m$12–17
Palmdale to Compton by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Compton is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Compton is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Compton Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Palmdale and Compton is 84 miles. The road distance is 64.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Compton without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 46m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Palmdale to Compton, including transfers.
Palmdale to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Compton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Compton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Palmdale to Compton.
There are 2669+ hotels available in Compton.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Compton. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to Compton Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Long Beach / Palmer via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Spring / 7th, and 6th / Spring in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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