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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    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 24m
    $9–11

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J 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 24m
    $4

  3. Drive 22.1 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 22.1 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    25 min
    $85–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from El Monte to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union 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 El Monte Station - Upper Level to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 1h 24m.

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