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 you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 260/261 bus from Huntington / Marengo station to Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway 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 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from South Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

73min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Subway - 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fillmore Station
    ID 80416S
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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

Alternative route from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway via 179, 78 and B LINE

To get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station 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 14 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from South Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

74min$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
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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
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Public transit directions from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station

The distance between South Pasadena and Universal / Studio City Station is approximately 23.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Pasadena) and destination (Universal / Studio City Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway via 179, 78 and B LINE

To get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station 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 14 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from South Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

74min$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
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 260/261, Subway line A LINE, Subway line B LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 179, Bus line 78, Subway line B LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 260/261 bus line goes from Huntington / Marengo station near South Pasadena in Los Angeles to Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic station near Universal / Studio City Station.

  • 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 and Universal / Studio City Station by bus and subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 260/261 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 Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic station, which is closest to Universal / Studio City Station.

  • How much is the bus 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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