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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 36m
    $4

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 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
    2h 1m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi 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 / ...
    2h 17m
    $3–4

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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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