There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Mar Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 35m$5Subway, line 78 bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus 78
1h 39m$3–4Line 501 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Hollybus 501
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Alhambrabus 260/261
2h 17m$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambrataxi 18 mi
23 min$70–90Drive 18 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambracar 18 mi
23 min$4–5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra is to subway and line 78 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Lankershim / James Stewart and arriving at Atlantic / Alhambra via North Hollywood Station and Fair Oaks / Holly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Alhambra station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Del Mar Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Alhambra is 24 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 35m and costs $5.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from North Hollywood Station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Raymond / Holly station.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Atlantic / Alhambra via Lankershim / James Stewart, Lankershim / Chandler, North Hollywood Station, Raymond / Holly, and Fair Oaks / Holly in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Mar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfield
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Alhambra
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alhambra.
There are 2241+ hotels available in Alhambra.



