What is the cheapest way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Studio City and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Hill / Temple via Melrose / Fairfax. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Studio City to Los Angeles?

The distance between Studio City and Los Angeles is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from Studio City to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles without a car is to line 240 bus and subway which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Studio City to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Studio City to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Studio City to Los Angeles bus from?

Studio City to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Laurel Canyon / Ventura station.

Where does the Studio City to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Studio City to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Fairfax / Melrose station.

Can I drive from Studio City to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Los Angeles is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Studio City to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3155+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Studio City to Los Angeles - 4 ways to travel via line 240 bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Los Angeles by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Line 240 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Ventura / Radford to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Civic Center / Grand Park Stationsubway Metro B Line
38 min
$4
Line 218 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrosebus 218
2. Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / Templebus 10/48
1h 26m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Studio City to Los Angelestaxi 12.6 mi
15 min
$40–55
Drive 12.6 mi
1. Drive from Studio City to Los Angelescar 12.6 mi
15 min
$3–4

Studio City to Los Angeles by bus and subway

664Weekly Services

38 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.1 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Hill / Temple via Fairfax / Melrose and Melrose / Fairfax in around 1h 26m.

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