There are 4 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
- Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 52m$5Drive 16 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 16 mi
30 min$3–5Line 1 bus, line 217 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way to Fairfax/Electricbus 1
- Take the bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Hollywood / Argylebus 217
2h 13m$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi 16 mi
30 min$65–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way and arriving at Hollywood / Argyle via Washington Fairfax Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Marina del Rey station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Marina del Rey and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 30 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.
The best way to get from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to tram and subway which takes 1h 52m and costs $5.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, depart from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way station.
Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at Fairfax/Electric station.
What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Washington Fairfax Hub, Hollywood / Argyle, Hollywood / Vine Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (310) 253-6510
- Website
- culvercitybus.com
Bus from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way to Fairfax/Electric
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.culvercitybus.com/Home
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Hollywood / Argyle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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
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More Questions & Answers
Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 16 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Marina del Rey to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 3280+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.



