There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City by bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Lax
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 26m$11–17Line 6 bus, line 761 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus 6 / ...
- Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Ventura / Sepulvedabus 761 / ...
2h 23m$3–6Tram, subway
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
- Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
1h 43m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio Citytaxi 17.3 mi
31 min$60–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Studio City17.3 mi
31 min$45–65Drive 17.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio Citycar 17.3 mi
31 min$4–5
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $60 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and arriving at Ventura / Laurel Canyon via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood / Le Conte and Ventura / Sepulveda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City station. However, there are services departing from LAX / Metro Transit Center and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Studio City is 30 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 26m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, depart from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Studio City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Ventura / Laurel Canyon via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Westwood / Le Conte, and Ventura / Sepulveda in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- (310) 253-6510
- Website
- Culver CityBus
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Culver CityBus
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Ventura / Sepulveda
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Studio City
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Studio City.
There are 2459+ hotels available in Studio City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Studio City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






