There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Universal City by tram, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 11m$4Line 187 bus, line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Raymond Ave and Walnut Stbus 187
- Take the bus from Raymond / Holly to Olive / Hollywoodbus 501
1h 39m$3–8Drive 21.4 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to Universal Citycar 21.4 mi
24 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcadia to Universal Citytaxi 21.4 mi
24 min$85–110
Arcadia to Universal City by tram and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Universal City is to tram and subway which costs $4 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Universal City is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W and arriving at Olive / Hollywood via Raymond / Holly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Arcadia and Universal City is 30 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Universal City without a car is to tram and subway which takes 1h 11m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Arcadia to Universal City, including transfers.
Arcadia to Universal City bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W station.
Arcadia to Universal City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Arcadia Station.
Arcadia to Universal City bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Raymond Ave and Walnut St station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Olive / Hollywood via Raymond Ave and Walnut St and Raymond / Holly in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Raymond Ave and Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Holly to Olive / Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Universal City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Universal City is 22 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Arcadia to Universal City.
There are 3299+ hotels available in Universal City.





