The average bus between Santa Monica State Beach and Universal Studios, Hollywood takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Santa Monica State Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Santa Monica State Beach and Universal Studios, Hollywood. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica State Beach is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Universal Studios, Hollywood at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wilshire / 6th and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica State Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica State Beach station and arriving at Universal Studios, Hollywood station via Wilshire / Westwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Santa Monica State Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / 6th station.
Santa Monica State Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Universal / Studio City Station.
The distance between Santa Monica State Beach and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 19.4 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica State Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Wilshire / 6th, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Ventura / Sepulveda, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 25m.