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

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

To get from 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 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

73min$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
    240 yd • 3 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 Pasadena to Universal City, La by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Del Mar Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 224 bus from Lankershim / LA Maida station to Lankershim / Valleyheart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

68min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 501501
Bus - 224224
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
    240 yd • 3 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
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    50 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
    Lankershim / Vineland
    ID 11330
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lankershim / LA Maida
    ID 2839
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Valleyheart
    ID 2810
    5 min
  • 10
    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 Pasadena to Universal City, La

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Universal City, La, Los Angeles is approximately 26.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Pasadena

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Foothill Blvd.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Foothill Blvd
  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave

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 Ventura / Campo De Cahuenga.

Subway stations close to Universal City, La:

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

Bus stations close to Universal City, La:

  • Ventura / Campo De Cahuenga
  • Lankershim / Aqua Vista
  • Cahuenga / Whipple

From Pasadena to Universal City, La by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Del Mar Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 224 bus from Lankershim / LA Maida station to Lankershim / Valleyheart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

68min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 501501
Bus - 224224
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
    240 yd • 3 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
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    50 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
    Lankershim / Vineland
    ID 11330
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lankershim / LA Maida
    ID 2839
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Valleyheart
    ID 2810
    5 min
  • 10
    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 Pasadena to Universal City, La?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 501, Bus line 224.

  • Is there a direct light rail between 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 13 min.

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

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near 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 Pasadena to Universal City, La in Los Angeles by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Universal City, La in Los Angeles by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between 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 Pasadena to Universal City, La?

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