What is the cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station?

The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station?

The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Universal Studios, Hollywood and El Monte Station?

No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to El Monte Station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station?

The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and El Monte Station is 30 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station train from?

Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.

Can I drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station is 23 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station.

Where can I stay near El Monte Station?

There are 961+ hotels available in El Monte Station.

Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station

Q: How do I travel from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station without a car?

The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station without a car is to subway and bus and line 194 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $3 - $10.

Q: How long does it take to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Subway, bus, line 194 bus
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1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway
2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus 76 / ...
3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rdbus 194 / ...
1h 37m
$4–10
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
2h 39m
$8–11
Drive 22.8 mi
1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Stationcar 22.8 mi
27 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Stationtaxi 22.8 mi
27 min
$90–110

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and El Monte Station, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Pershing Square Station, walk to Olive / 5th, take the bus to El Monte Station - Upper Level, walk to El Monte Station Lower Level, then take the line 194 bus to Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Monte Station via Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, and El Monte in around 2h 39m.

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