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How to get fromEl Monte Station to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte Station to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 486 bus, bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 486
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    1h 43m
    $5–10

  2. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 48m
    $9–11

  3. Drive 22.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte Station to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 22.6 mi
    26 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte Station to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 22.6 mi
    26 min
    $90–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between El Monte Station, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Monte Station to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, you can take the line 486 bus to El Monte Station Upper Level, walk to El Monte Station - Upper Level, take the bus to Flower / 7th, 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 vehicle from El Monte Station to Universal Studios, Hollywood via El Monte, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 1h 48m.

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