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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Universal CityWalkby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica 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 31m
    $4

  2. Drive 15.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalkcar car 15.7 mi
    27 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermontbus bus 720 / ...
    1h 50m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalktaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    27 min
    $60–80

  5. Bus, line 761 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Ventura / Sepulvedabus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ventura / Sepulveda to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    2h 7m
    $3–5

Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk by foot, tram, and subway

Calendar714Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica Pier to Universal CityWalk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Universal CityWalk, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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