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 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

78min$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 34 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

94min$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 78 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.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Studio City and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

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:

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

Bus stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • Lankershim / Aqua Vista
  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga
  • Lankershim / James Stewart

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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 34 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

94min$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 78 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 94 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 18 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 18 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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