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How to get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway?

From South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway

To get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 179 bus from Huntington / Marengo station to Huntington / El Sereno station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally 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 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

71min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 179179
Bus - 7878
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Huntington / Marengo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington / Marengo
    ID 2559
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / El Sereno
    ID 11067
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    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

From South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, light rail and subway

To get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one subway line: take the 260/261 bus from Huntington / Marengo station to Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally 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 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

80min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Huntington / Marengo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington / Marengo
    ID 2559
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine
    ID 4961
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Fillmore Station
    ID 80416S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    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 South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station

The distance between South Pasadena, Studio City and Universal / Studio City Station, Studio City is approximately 19.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Pasadena 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.

From South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, light rail and subway

To get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one subway line: take the 260/261 bus from Huntington / Marengo station to Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally 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 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

80min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Huntington / Marengo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington / Marengo
    ID 2559
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine
    ID 4961
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Fillmore Station
    ID 80416S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    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 South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 179, Bus line 78, Subway line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 260/261, Light Rail line A LINE, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Pasadena and Universal / Studio City Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The 179 bus line goes from Huntington / Marengo station near South Pasadena in Los Angeles to Huntington - Monterey station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Huntington - Monterey station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City.

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

    The total travel time between South Pasadena in Los Angeles and Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City by bus and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 179 bus from the Huntington / Marengo stop near South Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Huntington - Monterey station, which is closest to Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The ride from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station costs $1.75.