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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica Pierby subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica Pier by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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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 Metro B Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 42m
    $4

  2. Line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    2h 11m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 15.6 mi
    26 min
    $60–80

  4. Drive 15.6 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica Piercar car 15.6 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

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  • Distance: 27.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Broadway / Ocean every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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