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How to get fromEast Los Angeles to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Los Angeles to Universal Studios, Hollywood by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 9m
    $4

  2. Drive 15 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Los Angeles to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 15 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 18 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Whittier / Eastern to 5th / Hillbus bus 18
    2. Take the subway from Pershing Square Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 26m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Los Angeles to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 15 mi
    20 min
    $70–85

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  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between East Los Angeles, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from East Los Angeles to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, then walk to Universal Studios, Hollywood. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whittier / Eastern to Universal Studios, Hollywood via 5th / Hill, Pershing Square Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 1h 26m.

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