There are 5 ways to get from West Covina to Universal City by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Baldwin Park to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 12m$9–12Line 267 bus, line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Marbus 267
- Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Olive / Hollywoodbus 501
2h 35m$4–8Line 707 bus, bus, subway
- Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Cal State LA Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Flower / 7thbus
- Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
1h 26m$5–10Drive 27.4 mi
- Drive from West Covina to Universal Citycar 27.4 mi
31 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Covina to Universal Citytaxi 27.4 mi
31 min$110–130
West Covina to Universal City by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Covina to Universal City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from West Covina to Universal City is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from West Covina to Universal City. However, there are services departing from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W and arriving at Olive / Hollywood via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Raymond / Del Mar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from West Covina to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Baldwin Park and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between West Covina and Universal City is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Covina to Universal City without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from West Covina to Universal City, including transfers.
West Covina to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
West Covina to Universal City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Baldwin Park station.
West Covina to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Raymond / Del Mar station.
What companies run services between West Covina, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Olive / Hollywood via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and Raymond / Del Mar in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Baldwin Park to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Olive / Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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
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More Questions & Answers
West Covina to Universal City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Covina to Universal City is 28 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from West Covina to Universal City.
There are 3222+ hotels available in Universal City.







