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How to get fromEl Monte to Studio Cityby bus, subway, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Studio City by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 18m
    $5–6
  2. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 19m
    $10–13
  3. Drive 24.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Studio Citycar car 24.6 mi
    28 min
    $5–7
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Studio Citytaxi taxi 24.6 mi
    28 min
    $130–160

El Monte to Studio City by bus and subway

Calendar622Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Monte to Studio City. However, you can take the bus to Flower / 7th, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, then take the line 240 bus to Ventura / Laurel Canyon. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Ventura / Ventura Pl via L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 1h 19m.

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