Santa Monica Pier to Universal City Buses

Santa Monica Pier to Universal City buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica Pier and Universal City takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Santa Monica Pier to Universal City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 55m
Duration: 23 mi
Distance: $4
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 720 bus

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1h 38m

Santa Monica Pier to Universal City bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Santa Monica Pier and Universal City. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica Pier is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Universal City at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at 5th / Colorado and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:23 PM → 9:17 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:53 PM → 9:37 PM
1h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 PM → 9:57 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 10:37 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:20 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica Pier to Universal City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Santa Monica Pier to Universal City buses

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Line 720 bus

Santa Monica Pier to Universal City bus times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:23 PM → 9:17 PM

7:53 PM → 9:37 PM

8:23 PM → 9:57 PM

8:36 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:50 AM

6:41 AM → 8:20 AM

7:13 AM → 8:50 AM

7:43 AM → 9:20 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:49 AM

6:41 AM → 8:20 AM

7:13 AM → 8:52 AM

7:43 AM → 9:22 AM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM

5:50 AM → 7:26 AM

6:10 AM → 7:50 AM

6:27 AM → 8:13 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM

5:50 AM → 7:26 AM

6:10 AM → 7:50 AM

6:27 AM → 8:13 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM

5:50 AM → 7:26 AM

6:10 AM → 7:50 AM

6:27 AM → 8:13 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:05 AM

5:50 AM → 7:26 AM

6:10 AM → 7:50 AM

6:27 AM → 8:13 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

Bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermont

Bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Ventura / Sepulveda

Bus from Ventura / Sepulveda to Universal / Studio City Station

Bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Ns

Bus trips from Santa Monica Pier

Bus trips to Universal City

Alternative transport options