There are 4 ways to get from El Segundo to Universal City by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
- Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
1h 34m$7Line 212 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence / Market to Hawthorn / Orangebus 212
1h 43m$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Segundo to Universal Citytaxi 18.4 mi
32 min$75–90Drive 18.4 mi
- Drive from El Segundo to Universal Citycar 18.4 mi
32 min$4–5
El Segundo to Universal City by bus, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Universal City is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from El Segundo to Universal City is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $75 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from El Segundo to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Main St. / Holly Ave. and arriving at Hawthorn / Orange via Florence / Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from El Segundo station to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Aviation / Century Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between El Segundo and Universal City is 28 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Universal City without a car is to tram and subway which takes 1h 34m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from El Segundo to Universal City, including transfers.
El Segundo to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Florence / Market station.
El Segundo to Universal City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Aviation / Century Station.
El Segundo to Universal City bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hawthorn / Orange station.
What companies run services between El Segundo, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Florence / Market to Hawthorn / Orange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Florence / Market to Hawthorn / Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Segundo to Universal City train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to Universal City is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from El Segundo to Universal City.
There are 3272+ hotels available in Universal City.



