What is the cheapest way to get from Universal City to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal City to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Universal City to Santa Monica is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Universal City and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Universal City to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vermont and arriving at Santa Monica / Lincoln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Universal City and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Universal City station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Universal City to Santa Monica?

The distance between Universal City and Santa Monica is 26 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Universal City to Santa Monica without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 14m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Universal City to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Universal City to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Universal City to Santa Monica bus from?

Universal City to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Vermont station.

Where do I catch the Universal City to Santa Monica train from?

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

Where does the Universal City to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Universal City to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Santa Monica / Lincoln station.

Where does the Universal City to Santa Monica train arrive?

Universal City to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines.

Can I drive from Universal City to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal City to Santa Monica is 14 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Universal City to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3191+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Universal City to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via subway, and tram

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

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Subway, tram
best
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 14m
$4
Line 4 bus
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1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus 4
1h 42m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Universal City to Santa Monicataxi 14.4 mi
26 min
$65–85
Drive 14.4 mi
1. Drive from Universal City to Santa Monicacar 14.4 mi
26 min
$3–4

Universal City to Santa Monica by subway and tram

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Distance: 26.1 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Lincoln every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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