What is the cheapest way to get from West Hollywood to Universal City?

The cheapest way to get from West Hollywood to Universal City is to line 218 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Hollywood to Universal City?

The fastest way to get from West Hollywood to Universal City is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between West Hollywood and Universal City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Monica / Fairfax and arriving at Laurel Canyon / Mulholland. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from West Hollywood to Universal City?

The distance between West Hollywood and Universal City is 3 miles.

How do I travel from West Hollywood to Universal City without a car?

The best way to get from West Hollywood to Universal City without a car is to line 218 bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from West Hollywood to Universal City?

The line 218 bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Laurel Canyon / Mulholland takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the West Hollywood to Universal City bus from?

West Hollywood to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Fairfax station.

Where does the West Hollywood to Universal City bus arrive?

West Hollywood to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Laurel Canyon / Mulholland station.

Where can I stay near Universal City?

There are 3222+ hotels available in Universal City.

West Hollywood to Universal City - 4 ways to travel via line 218 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from West Hollywood to Universal City by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Line 218 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Laurel Canyon / Mulhollandbus 218
14 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Hollywood to Universal Citytaxi 5.5 mi
9 min
$25–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from West Hollywood to Universal Citywalk 5.1 mi
1h 39m
Line 217 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Fairfax / Santa Monica to Hollywood / Argylebus 217
2. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
36 min
$4

West Hollywood to Universal City by bus

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between West Hollywood, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Laurel Canyon / Mulholland hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 14 min.

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