Artesia Station for the Metro A (Blue) Line is surprisingly a big one, a huge hub for local connecting city busses and services with a large parking lot for commuters. It resides on the outskirts of the city of Compton, Los Angeles, bordering on the northside of Long Beach. It definitely needs some clean up in places and better functionality for safety especially exiting and boarding the platform for the light rail metro. I did notice that there wasn't as much light as the sun set in the parking lot area which is also part of their bus bay depot for lots of connections including one I took more inland down Artesia Blvd. Not a ton of signs and postings for route like you'd hope they'd have to make navigating easy, except for a small few on the platform. The Compton Station is only one away and it's super decked out compared to Artesia. Their Metro tap platforms and metro kiosk don't exist at this station, which I've never seen before. I don't know if they did at one point, but it does mean you can board here without a cost, but should still have a validated physical or digital card (via the Tap app) on your person in case of inspection - you can purchase and reload cards in the app or at local convenience places such as 7-Eleven and CVS to name a few. Some connecting services run more frequently than others so I'd recommend mapping your trip out in advance or having apps handy. Security was around and available as well as keeping an open watch. There was a man on the tracks at one point which they kindly asked him to relocate as this is a crime and he could go to jail as well as be injured... He decided to flip them off and go about his way O.o, and they're just trying to do their job and keep him and others safe. Welcome to Artesia Station. One thing I did appreciate about this station aside from security and the friendly bus drivers and seating in places I didn't expect were the art piece and messages from children displayed throughout the pillars of the platform. Very heartfelt. Very mindful. #LoveForArtandHeartinCompton read more

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It could use more lighting even more so given the location (honestly, this whole area is shady!) But the few times I've done pickups at this station was pretty smooth. Haven't had any problems yet, and I didn't hear a lot of complaints from passengers I swooped up. But that's all based on no more than a few minutes' worth of waiting for all those times I did come through. But investing in maybe solar powered lighting to brighten it up a little might be a good one... read more

The worst station on the blue line route!!!!! I still remember last year this guy got shot 3 times and died right at the exit from the platform killed right there. The station was so F$%#@£ for days and the killer was still loose maybe he jumped on the train. No cops any where. Use another station. read more

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I had my second ride on L.A.'s public transportation rail the other day. It did not make me a fan. I don't know what made me choose Artesia Transit Center, maybe because my idea of a transit center was above this standard. Anyway, I followed the cars to the parking lot. Unlabled, yet in an industrial cul-de-sac, it's a good thing this was the gotta-be-at-work-at-8am crowd. Peculiar location, but late, I didn't have time to think about it. As the location could've been shady, I parked in a well-lit, easily accessible spot and hurried on. When I get to the entrance gate, it requires a pass to enter the gates. Even though I have a degree, it was maddening to understand how to purchase a ticket. I think I was accustomed to the functional east coast of a one-time purchase. But no, one has to purchase a TAP card, then put money on that card in order to get somewhere. Obviously out-of-place, I had to trust the gent who offered his assistance. He ended up giving me his paper pass to ride that day. As I was waiting on the next train to arrive (missed the first one while trying to figure the system out), I noted the cops sitting in their car, folk gathered aimlessly waiting for buses, others selling wares...interesting people-watching. read more

This is not a safe place to be at, especially when considering that the Blue Line has some really rough stations. Even though Willowbrook and Compton station are rough stations, they are at-least located in areas with constant foot traffic as they are by shopping plazas. If you come here to transfer to a bus or train, don't linger too long here and get going as soon as your bus or train arrive. This is not a place to hang out at. read more

Artesia Blue Line Station has the worst access, almost impossible to reach by foot. The station itself is in a cul-de-sac, fine for park-and-ride commuters and bus riders, but terrible for pedestrians. A shame, too, since Compton College is not too far away. Crystal Park Hotel and Casino is next to the station, and it was only a few years ago that it cut a hole in the fence for Blue Line access. Connections: Metro Local line 130, 205, 260/361; Long Beach Transit Lines 51 and 61/66; Torrance Transit Line 6; and Compton Renaissance Transit Line 5. read more

We've been taking the blue line to get to the long Beach grand prix. Your going see all kinds of people from the homeless to families. The train runs often so you won't have to wait long. The ride is smooth. They started to replace the cars with new ones. You'll need to buy a tap card to use the train. read more

The Artesia Blue Line Station is closest to my house but I try to avoid it and use Del Amo instead. I have no problem with the station set-up but there are often thugs hanging at this station. As a mature African-America women these folks hanging at the station bug the heck out of me. I don't see this problem with any other blue line station. Go do something!!! Why are you hanging at the train station??? They never talk to me or bother me me but I do wish they would be more responsible and get out of the way. The Transit police did response quickly when I called to complain! I sat in my car and called. They were at the station within 6 minutes. I did use this station regularly when you could park on the casino side. I was very disappointed when they closed off that side. Other posters say that Blue Line users were taking up too much parking on the casino side. I never saw that. If it was a problem the casino could have designated parking for the Blue Line users. It's frustrating to see that shopping center with Target, Home Depot, Ross, and other major stores and have no access. What a waste.!!!!!!!!! read more

The designers are pretty fucked up if you ask me ....zero shade when waiting for the bus, there is a huge shopping center right in front but can't access it because someone thought tall fences make good neighbors ppaahh now i'm taking my business elsewhere read more

Artesia Station - Metro A Blue Line - What's on the other side of the fence? Not Erica cause it's a bitch to get there - Public Transportation Near Me - Compton, California

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I went downtown to see a show last night, and decided to take the Metro train. I left at 6pm and came back at midnight. It was a very smooth trip. Parking was easy to find and there were security guards in the lot when I returned late at night. I never felt unsafe. Better yet, I didn't have to fight traffic and drive around in circles looking for parking. And it only cost me $3.50. read more

Why did they close off the east gate? I would shop at that Target and Staples if they opened up access. Also the Union train constantly stop right between the parking lot and the platform, and I've seen people climb over and under the cars to get through. Also I've seen the one fatality on the tracks here. I didn't see the accident, but they were covering up the corpse when I arrived. Of course they had to shut all the train traffic down and everybody had to take buses.... If they had any sense at all they would build a police station here. read more

I read the other reviews and shake my head and say most of the reviews are written by pissed off people...now I have a much better experience to review...the trains run good and are consistent...I think the working ppl crowd are just that...no one bothers you...but I'm a +50 black male...I generally look for good in people...the station is in a cul del sac...so it's hard to find the first time I rode my bike there..the people that hang around are positive at least to me.ive taken the bus there too...and feel comfortable with the vibe ..there's cops and even the workers there hold the gate for me too...in the morning if they recognize you the say good morning..so if those other reviews make the station sound sketchy...it's you....and not the station...I feel safe and go about my buisness. read more

Not sure why there is no access to the shopping center here. There is a Target, Home Depot, 24 Hour Fitness and tons of places to eat, however there is a chain link fence and an empty parking lot in the way of getting there. read more

I wish I could put zero star!!! My car was broken into with multiple security officials onsite however they stand in one place all day instead of doing their job. Yesterday sheriff towed my car for expired registration. All the crime there that they can try to eliminate but they rather run tags guess only thing they can do is pick out a parked car to harass. Sheriff bored and security scared. I know my tags was expired but I was going to work to get that done ASAP read more

Advocate for public transit, and yet, I hate places like this. People were shady and the construction slowed us down a lot. My friends and I decided to take the Blue Line to Long Beach since we all planned to drink that night. Even though I'm dressed in a long skirt and stockings, the guy in front of me kept staring at my legs and making signs of the cross while stuffing sour candy in his mouth with his grimy hands... eww. The Blue Line stopped at Artesia and we had to catch a shuttle to Del Amo. It made us run late so we ended up catching an Uber the rest of the way. read more

I read the reviews before trying this station for the first time today. I thought they might had been stretching the truth, but nope, they are dead on. The parking area is a bit far from foot traffic so I was worried my car wouldn't be there when I got back. When I got back at 10:30 pm, I was first met by a gang of men playing craps at the end of the platform. I thought it might be 'interesting' to join the game, seeing wads of cash on the ground and dice flying. But after a second, thinking I would get a group beat down if I won all their money, I decided maybe I'll save it for another time. Then as I walked over the tracks, I got a nice whiff of strong pee. After exiting, with keys in hand, I walked quickly though the dark parking lot and got in my car quickly, barely missing the serial killer abduction. Yes, everything the other reviewers say is the truth, and I would not recommend this place for a woman at night, unless she's a knife welding baller. read more

Horrible taking 1:45to get to downtown it's a joke, they do the construction thing and have us take a shuttle, it's awaiting game cuz this train I get to work in 3 hours just couse of the blue line, great job Metro read more

Pretty sketchy station people a little odd homeless people all over the place.would not be here at night. Busses always on time tho.

Another fatality Friday afternoon. What is it going to take for the MTA to fix the problems at this station? Many times I've seen people scrambling over stopped freight trains to get out of the station. Since they fenced off the east side exit, sometimes it's the only way out. And why block access to the shopping center and huge empty parking lot? Oh, so they can charge for reserved parking. Avoid this stop if you can. read more

let me start off by saying riding public transportation in LA sucks you run in to the weirdest people ever and they stink as well ...on the bright side these buses are normally always on time read more