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 12 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

72min$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 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

81min$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 72 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.

Public transit stations close to South Pasadena

South Pasadena is located at South Pasadena, Studio City and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Marengo.

Bus stations close to South Pasadena:

  • Huntington / Marengo
  • Huntington / Primrose
  • Huntington / Fletcher

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 Cahuenga / Lankershim.

Subway stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

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

Bus stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • Cahuenga / Lankershim
  • Lankershim / Valleyheart
  • Lankershim / James Stewart

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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 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

81min$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 72 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 81 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 12 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 12 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.

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