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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Universal City 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 13m
    $4

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Universal Citycar car 14.3 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    1h 38m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Universal Citytaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  5. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus bus 1
    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 / ...
    1h 54m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Universal City by tram and subway

Calendar714Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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