There are 6 ways to get from University of Southern California to Alhambra by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Expo Park / USC Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Mar Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 7m$3Line 78 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfieldbus 78
1h 18m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from University of Southern California to Alhambrataxi 13.3 mi
18 min$60–75Drive 13.3 mi
- Drive from University of Southern California to Alhambracar 13.3 mi
18 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Ramona / Grandbus 487/489
1h 20m$3Line 81 bus, line 78 bus
- Take the bus from Figueroa / Exposition to Hill / 5thbus 81
- Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfieldbus 78
1h 23m$3–4
University of Southern California to Alhambra by foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Southern California to Alhambra is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from University of Southern California to Alhambra is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Southern California to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC and arriving at Main / Garfield via Olive / 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Southern California station to Alhambra station. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at Del Mar Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between University of Southern California and Alhambra is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.
The best way to get from University of Southern California to Alhambra without a car is to tram which takes 1h 7m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from University of Southern California to Alhambra, including transfers.
University of Southern California to Alhambra bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / 5th station.
University of Southern California to Alhambra train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Expo Park / USC Station.
University of Southern California to Alhambra bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Main / Garfield station.
What companies run services between University of Southern California, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Southern California to Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave via Expo Park / USC Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Del Mar Station, and Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfield every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 49 min.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo Park / USC Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Mar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfield
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Cal State LA Busway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Ramona / Grand
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Figueroa / Exposition to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfield
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
University of Southern California to Alhambra train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Southern California to Alhambra is 13 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from University of Southern California to Alhambra.
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