How to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia by light rail and subway?

From Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia by light rail and subway

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia in Arcadia, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Arcadia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

103min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    1.18 mi • 27 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    21 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Arcadia
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia by bus and subway

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 910/950 bus and finally take the 287 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Arcadia Station (A Line) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

120min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 910/950
Bus - 287287
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    1.18 mi • 27 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 287287
    Wait for bus
    287
    Arcadia Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia

The distance between Universal Studios Hollywood and Arcadia is approximately 30.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arcadia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia by bus and subway

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 910/950 bus and finally take the 287 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Arcadia Station (A Line) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

120min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 910/950
Bus - 287287
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    1.18 mi • 27 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 287287
    Wait for bus
    287
    Arcadia Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 910/950, Bus line 287.

  • Is there a direct subway between Universal Studios Hollywood and Arcadia?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City to Union Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Union Sta. station near Arcadia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia by subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Universal Studios Hollywood and Arcadia by subway and light rail is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Universal Studios Hollywood to get to Arcadia?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Universal / Studio City Station station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Universal Studios Hollywood and Arcadia?

    Get off the subway at the Union Sta. station, which is closest to Arcadia.

  • How much is the subway fare from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia?

    The ride from Universal Studios Hollywood to Arcadia costs $1.75.

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