How to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and subway?

From Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and subway

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits in Mid-Wilshire, La, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Hollywood / Highland Station station. Next, take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Highland station to Fairfax / 6th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

58min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Walk to La Brea Tar Pits
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Highland
    ID 104718
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / 6th
    ID 13417
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to La Brea Tar Pits
    Walk to
    La Brea Tar Pits
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and subway via B LINE and 20

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits in Mid-Wilshire, La, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Wilshire / Vermont Station station. Next, take the 20 bus from Wilshire / Vermont station to Wilshire / Curson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

73min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 2020
Walk to La Brea Tar Pits
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Vermont
    ID 16769
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Westwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Curson
    ID 16714
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to La Brea Tar Pits
    Walk to
    La Brea Tar Pits
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits

The distance between Universal Studios Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, La and La Brea Tar Pits, Mid-Wilshire, La is approximately 8.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mid-Wilshire, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is located at Universal Studios Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, La and the nearest public transit station is Cahuenga / Universal Studios.

Subway stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • Universal / Studio City Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • North Hollywood Station

Bus stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • Cahuenga / Universal Studios
  • Cahuenga / Broadlawn
  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga

Public transit stations close to La Brea Tar Pits, Mid-Wilshire, La

La Brea Tar Pits is located at La Brea Tar Pits, Mid-Wilshire, La and the nearest public transit station is Wilshire / Masselin.

Subway stations close to La Brea Tar Pits:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Wilshire / Western Station

Bus stations close to La Brea Tar Pits:

  • Wilshire / Masselin
  • Wilshire Blvd & Masselin (Westbound)
  • Wilshire & Masselin

Related Routes

Alternative route from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and subway via B LINE and 20

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits in Mid-Wilshire, La, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Wilshire / Vermont Station station. Next, take the 20 bus from Wilshire / Vermont station to Wilshire / Curson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

73min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 2020
Walk to La Brea Tar Pits
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Vermont
    ID 16769
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Westwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Curson
    ID 16714
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to La Brea Tar Pits
    Walk to
    La Brea Tar Pits
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct subway between Universal Studios Hollywood and La Brea Tar Pits?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La to Union Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Sta. station near La Brea Tar Pits in Mid-Wilshire, La.

  • How long does it take to travel from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La and La Brea Tar Pits in Mid-Wilshire, La by subway and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Universal Studios Hollywood to get to La Brea Tar Pits?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Universal Studios Hollywood and La Brea Tar Pits?

    Get off the subway at the Union Sta. stop, which is closest to La Brea Tar Pits in Mid-Wilshire, La.

  • How much is the subway fare from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits?

    The ride from Universal Studios Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits costs $1.75.