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How to get fromSouth Pasadena to Studio Cityby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to Studio City by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 11m
    $5–6

  2. Drive  17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Studio Citycar car 17.2 mi
    19 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, line 501 bus, line 224 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Fair Oaks / Hollybus bus 660
    2. Take the bus from Raymond / Holly to Lankershim / Magnoliabus bus 501
    3. Take the bus from Lankershim / Magnolia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 224
    4. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Laurel Canyonbus bus 240
    1h 53m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Studio Citytaxi taxi 17.2 mi
    19 min
    $55–75

South Pasadena to Studio City by tram, subway, and bus

Calendar642Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Ventura / Laurel Canyon via Fair Oaks / Holly, Raymond / Holly, Lankershim / Magnolia, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 1h 53m.

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