How to get from East Pasadena to Universal City, La by light rail and subway?

From East Pasadena to Universal City, La by light rail and subway

To get from East Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station station. Next, 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 25 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

85min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal City, La
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Universal City, La
    Walk to
    Universal City, La
    360 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Pasadena to Universal City, La by bus

To get from East Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 267 bus from Del Mar / Madre station to Raymond / Del Mar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 155 bus from Olive / Alameda station to Lankershim / Valleyheart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

88min$1.75
Bus - 267267
Bus - 501501
Bus - 155155
Walk to Universal City, La
Leaves from Del Mar / Madre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Pasadena
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    Altadena via Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 4673
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    North Hollywood Station via 134 Fwy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olive / Alameda
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 155155
    Wait for bus
    155
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Valleyheart
    ID 2810
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Universal City, La
    Walk to
    Universal City, La
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Pasadena to Universal City, La

The distance between East Pasadena, Los Angeles and Universal City, La, Los Angeles is approximately 26.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Pasadena to Universal City, La by 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 East Pasadena

East Pasadena is located at East Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Mar / Madre.

Bus stations close to East Pasadena:

  • Del Mar / Madre
  • Del Mar / El Nido
  • Del Mar / Kinneloa

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 Universal Studios Station.

Subway stations close to Universal City, La:

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

Bus stations close to Universal City, La:

  • Universal Studios Station
  • Universal Redline Station
  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga

Related Routes

From East Pasadena to Universal City, La by bus

To get from East Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 267 bus from Del Mar / Madre station to Raymond / Del Mar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 155 bus from Olive / Alameda station to Lankershim / Valleyheart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

88min$1.75
Bus - 267267
Bus - 501501
Bus - 155155
Walk to Universal City, La
Leaves from Del Mar / Madre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Pasadena
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    Altadena via Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 4673
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    North Hollywood Station via 134 Fwy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olive / Alameda
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 155155
    Wait for bus
    155
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Valleyheart
    ID 2810
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Universal City, La
    Walk to
    Universal City, La
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 267, Bus line 501, Bus line 155.

  • Is there a direct light rail between East Pasadena and Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from East Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near East Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Universal City, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between East Pasadena and Universal City, La in Los Angeles by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near East Pasadena to get to Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Sierra Madre Villa station near East Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between East Pasadena and Universal City, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to Universal City, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from East Pasadena to Universal City, La?

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