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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 27m
    $4

  2. Drive  14.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Universal CityWalkcar car 14.5 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    1h 52m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Universal CityWalktaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    27 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 20 bus, line 210 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Wilshire / Westernbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Western / Wilshire to Cahuenga / Yucca Layoverbus bus 210
    2h 30m
    $4–6

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

Calendar642Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Universal CityWalk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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