How to get from Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 13 bus from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally 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 54 min.

114min
Bus - 1313
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
Leaves from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2)
    ID 167002
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    21 min
  • 10
    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 232, METRO J LINE 910/950 and B LINE

To get from Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 232 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th station to Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

151min$1.75
Bus - 232232
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Downtown Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 23200044
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 141079
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    21 min
  • 10
    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 Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood

The distance between Hermosa Beach, Universal City, La and Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, La is approximately 31.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is located at Hermosa Beach, Universal City, La and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Coast Highway / 16th.

Bus stations close to Hermosa Beach:

  • Pacific Coast Highway / 16th
  • Pacific Coast Highway / 11th
  • Pier Av at Ardmore Av

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 Lankershim / James Stewart.

Subway stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

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

Bus stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 232, METRO J LINE 910/950 and B LINE

To get from Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 232 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th station to Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

151min$1.75
Bus - 232232
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Universal Studios Hollywood
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Downtown Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 23200044
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 141079
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    21 min
  • 10
    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 Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 232, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hermosa Beach and Universal Studios Hollywood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hermosa Beach to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    The 13 bus line goes from Artesia Station station near Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La.

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

    The total travel time between Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles and Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La by bus and subway is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hermosa Beach to get to Universal Studios Hollywood?

    Get on the 13 bus from the Artesia Station stop near Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station, which is closest to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, La.

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