There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to Universal City by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
53 min$4Bus, line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Fair Oaks / Hollybus 260/261 / ...
- Take the bus from Raymond / Holly to Olive / Hollywoodbus 501
1h 3m$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Universal Citytaxi 16.2 mi
19 min$65–80Drive 16.2 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to Universal Citycar 16.2 mi
19 min$3–5
South Pasadena to Universal City by tram and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Universal City is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Universal City is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Olive / Hollywood via Raymond / Holly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between South Pasadena and Universal City is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Universal City without a car is to tram and subway which takes 53 min and costs $4.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from South Pasadena to Universal City, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fair Oaks / Mission station.
South Pasadena to Universal City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
South Pasadena to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Fair Oaks / Holly station.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Olive / Hollywood via Fair Oaks / Holly and Raymond / Holly in around 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Fair Oaks / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Holly to Olive / Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to Universal City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Universal City is 16 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Pasadena to Universal City.
There are 3280+ hotels available in Universal City.