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

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica State Beach 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
    2h 1m
    $4

  2. Subway, line 720 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Vermont to 4th / Arizonabus bus 20 / ...
    2h 13m
    $3–4

  3. Subway, line 20 bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Vermont to Wilshire / 6thbus bus 20
    2h 14m
    $3–4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica State Beachtaxi taxi 16.5 mi
    27 min
    $65–80

  5. Drive 16.5 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica State Beachcar car 16.5 mi
    27 min
    $3–5

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 28.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica State Beach. 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 Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica State Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Monica State Beach via Universal / Studio City Station, Wilshire / Vermont Station, Wilshire / Vermont, and 4th / Arizona in around 2h 13m.

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