What is the cheapest way to get from Universal City to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Pasadena is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal City to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Universal City to Pasadena is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Universal City and Pasadena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Olive / Hollywood and arriving at Walnut / Fair Oaks. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Universal City and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Universal City station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Universal City to Pasadena?

The distance between Universal City and Pasadena is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.

How do I travel from Universal City to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Universal City to Pasadena without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $1 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Universal City to Pasadena?

The bus from Olive / Hollywood to Walnut / Fair Oaks takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Universal City to Pasadena bus from?

Universal City to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / Hollywood station.

Where do I catch the Universal City to Pasadena train from?

Universal City to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.

Where does the Universal City to Pasadena bus arrive?

Universal City to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Walnut / Fair Oaks station.

Where does the Universal City to Pasadena train arrive?

Universal City to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.

Can I drive from Universal City to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal City to Pasadena is 15 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Universal City to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Universal City to Pasadena - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, tram, and taxi

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Olive / Hollywood to Walnut / Fair Oaksbus 501
30 min
$1–4
Subway, tram
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
59 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Universal City to Pasadenataxi 14.5 mi
17 min
$60–75
Drive 14.5 mi
1. Drive from Universal City to Pasadenacar 14.5 mi
17 min
$3–4

Universal City to Pasadena by bus

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Olive / Hollywood to Walnut / Fair Oaks hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 30 min. LA DOT also services this route every 4 hours.

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