There are 5 ways to get from Walnut to Universal City by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 31m$41–50Line 194 bus, line 267 bus, line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Marbus 267
- Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Olive / Hollywoodbus 501
3h 7m$4–8Line 194 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus Metro J Line
1h 59m$5–10Drive 33.8 mi
- Drive from Walnut to Universal Citycar 33.8 mi
41 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walnut to Universal Citytaxi 33.8 mi
41 min$130–160
Walnut to Universal City by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut to Universal City is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Walnut to Universal City is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave and arriving at Flower / 7th via El Monte Station - Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Covina and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Walnut and Universal City is 43 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut to Universal City without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 31m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Walnut to Universal City, including transfers.
Walnut to Universal City bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave station.
Walnut to Universal City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Covina station.
Walnut to Universal City bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Lower Level.
What companies run services between Walnut, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Universal / Studio City Station via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Olive / Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut to Universal City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut to Universal City is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Walnut to Universal City.
There are 2413+ hotels available in Universal City.







