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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Downeyby subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Downey by subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    1h 34m
    $6

  2. Subway, line 460 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    1h 41m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 21.8 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Downeycar car 21.8 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Downeytaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    27 min
    $85–110

  5. Tram, line 127 bus

    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Compton Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Centerbus bus 127
    2h 36m
    $5–6

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  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Downey. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, then take the vehicle to Lakewood Blvd Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Norwalk Station via Universal / Studio City Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 1h 41m.

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