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How to get from Arcadia to Universal City, La by bus, light rail and subway?

From Arcadia to Universal City, La by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Arcadia to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one subway line: take the 179 bus from Huntington / Golden West station to Arcadia Station (A-Line) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

235min$1.75
Bus - 179179
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal City, La
Leaves from Huntington / Golden West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Arcadia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A-Line)
    ID 2763
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Arcadia
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Universal City, La
    Walk to
    Universal City, La
    340 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arcadia to Universal City, La by bus, light rail and subway via 187, A LINE and B LINE

To get from Arcadia to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one subway line: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E station to Huntington Dr and 1st Ave E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

104min$2.25
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal City, La
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and 1st Ave E
    ID 1753
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Arcadia
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Universal City, La
    Walk to
    Universal City, La
    340 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arcadia to Universal City, La

The distance between Arcadia, Los Angeles and Universal City, La, Los Angeles is approximately 31.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcadia to Universal City, La by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arcadia

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave E.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave E
  • Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave W
  • Huntington / Sunset

Public transit stations close to Universal City, La, Los Angeles

Universal City, La is located at Universal City, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Lankershim / James Stewart.

Subway stations close to Universal City, La:

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

Bus stations close to Universal City, La:

  • Lankershim / James Stewart
  • Lankershim / Valleyheart
  • Cahuenga / Lankershim

Alternative route from Arcadia to Universal City, La by bus, light rail and subway via 187, A LINE and B LINE

To get from Arcadia to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one subway line: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E station to Huntington Dr and 1st Ave E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

104min$2.25
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal City, La
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and 1st Ave E
    ID 1753
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Arcadia
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Universal City, La
    Walk to
    Universal City, La
    340 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arcadia to Universal City, La?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 179, Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arcadia to Universal City, La?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arcadia and Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arcadia to Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    The 179 bus line goes from Arcadia Station station near Arcadia to Arcadia Station (A-Line) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line till Arcadia Station (A-Line) station near Universal City, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Arcadia to Universal City, La in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between Arcadia and Universal City, La in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and subway is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arcadia to get to Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 179 bus from the Arcadia Station stop near Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arcadia and Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Arcadia Station (A-Line) station, which is closest to Universal City, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, light rail and subway fare from Arcadia to Universal City, La?

    The ride from Arcadia to Universal City, La costs $1.75.

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