How to get from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway?

From El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway

To get from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to 1st St + Hill St station. Next, take the B LINE subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

54min$1.75
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway via 707 and B LINE

To get from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the 707 bus from El Monte Station E station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W 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 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from El Monte Station E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
    ID 2818
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station

The distance between El Monte, Studio City and Universal / Studio City Station, Studio City is approximately 24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Studio City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Monte

El Monte is located at El Monte, Studio City and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station E
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level

Public transit stations close to Universal / Studio City Station, Studio City

Universal / Studio City Station is located at Universal / Studio City Station, Studio City and the nearest public transit station is Lankershim / Aqua Vista.

Subway stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

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

Bus stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • Lankershim / Aqua Vista
  • Cahuenga / Regal
  • Cahuenga / Regal Pl

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway via 707 and B LINE

To get from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the 707 bus from El Monte Station E station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W 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 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from El Monte Station E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
    ID 2818
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Subway line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 707, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Universal / Studio City Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus line goes from Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Monte in Los Angeles to 1st St + Hill St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 1st St + Hill St station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between El Monte in Los Angeles and Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City by bus and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte to get to Universal / Studio City Station?

    Get on the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from the Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line stop near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte and Universal / Studio City Station?

    Get off the bus at the 1st St + Hill St station, which is closest to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The ride from El Monte to Universal / Studio City Station costs $1.75.

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