How to get from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to 1st St + Hill St station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

67min$1.75
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
    Walk to
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via SS and B LINE

To get from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La, take the SS bus from El Monte Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W station. Next, 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 $2.25.

80min$2.25
Bus - SSSS
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
    ID 2818
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
    Walk to
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood

The distance between El Monte, Universal City, La and Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, La is approximately 24.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Universal City, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Monte

El Monte is located at El Monte, Universal City, La and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level
  • El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25

Public transit stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, La

Universal Studios Hollywood is located at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, La and the nearest public transit station is Cahuenga / Oakshire.

Subway stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • North Hollywood Station

Bus stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • Cahuenga / Oakshire
  • Cahuenga / Lankershim
  • Cahuenga / Regal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via SS and B LINE

To get from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La, take the SS bus from El Monte Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W station. Next, 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 $2.25.

80min$2.25
Bus - SSSS
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
    ID 2818
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
    Walk to
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line SS, Bus line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Universal Studios Hollywood?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The METRO J LINE 910/950 bus line goes from Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line station near El Monte in Los Angeles to 1st St + Hill St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 1st St + Hill St station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between El Monte in Los Angeles and Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La by bus and subway is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte to get to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    Get on the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from the Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line stop near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte and Universal Studios Hollywood?

    Get off the bus at the 1st St + Hill St station, which is closest to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The ride from El Monte to Universal Studios Hollywood costs $1.75.

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