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Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica Pier and Universal CityWalk takes 2h 8m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 8m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk bus times

Buses run hourly between Santa Monica Pier and Universal CityWalk. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica Pier is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Universal CityWalk at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at 5th / Colorado and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 27m • 2 changes
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    Big Blue BusMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 27m • 2 changes
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    Big Blue BusMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 27m • 2 changes
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    Big Blue BusMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 27m • 2 changes
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    Big Blue BusMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 27m • 2 changes
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    Big Blue BusMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 41m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 41m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk? 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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