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

From Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station by subway

To get from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, take the E LINE subway from 17th St / SMC station to 7th Street / Metro Center station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center 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. The subway schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

77min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    42 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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-7th station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center 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. The subway schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

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-7th
    ID 662179
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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 and Universal / Studio City Station 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 subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Studio City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station

To check the subway schedule from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Universal / Studio City Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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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-7th station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center 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. The subway schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

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-7th
    ID 662179
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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 Subway 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 subway between Santa Monica and Universal / Studio City Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Atlantic Station station, which is closest to Universal / Studio City Station.

  • How much is the subway 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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