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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Rancho Palos Verdesby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Rancho Palos Verdes by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    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 St & 7th St to Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Drbus bus 448
    2h 46m
    $5–6

  2. Subway, bus, line 344 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    2h 49m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 32.5 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Rancho Palos Verdescar car 32.5 mi
    52 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Rancho Palos Verdestaxi taxi 32.5 mi
    52 min
    $150–180

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Rancho Palos Verdes. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Flower St & 7th St, then take the bus to Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Dr. Alternatively, you can drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Rancho Palos Verdes in around 52 min.

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