How to get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by light rail and subway?

From Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by light rail and subway

To get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

77min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    42 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Figueroa St & 7th St (Metro Center Station) station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

93min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St & 7th St (Metro Center Station)
    ID 3097
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    150 yd • 2 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
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station

The distance between Santa Monica, Studio City and Universal / Studio City Station, Studio City is approximately 25.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Studio City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Figueroa St & 7th St (Metro Center Station) station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

93min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St & 7th St (Metro Center Station)
    ID 3097
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    150 yd • 2 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
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Subway line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line R10, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and Universal / Studio City Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Atlantic Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Atlantic Sta. station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to Universal / Studio City Station?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Santa Monica and Universal / Studio City Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. station, which is closest to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station costs $1.75.

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