There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas by subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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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 San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 58m$4Bus, line 492 bus
- Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus 492
2h 32m$4–10Drive 35.5 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimascar 35.5 mi
39 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimastaxi 35.5 mi
39 min$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas is to subway and tram which costs $4 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from Olive / 5th and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Dimas Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Dimas is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 58m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / 5th station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Universal / Studio City Station, Pershing Square Station, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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 San Dimas train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas is 36 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Dimas.
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