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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Universal Studios, Hollywood 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 41m
    $4

  2. Drive 15.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 15.5 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 720 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermontbus bus 720 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2h
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 15.5 mi
    26 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 19m
    $3–5

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  • Distance: 27.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Universal Studios, Hollywood via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Ventura / Sepulveda, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 19m.

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