Getting around Studio City by transit means using Metro’s B Line at Universal City/Studio City station and connecting bus routes for nearby neighborhoods and destinations.
The B Line runs between Union Station and North Hollywood, making it a useful link for trips toward Hollywood and central Los Angeles; this guide also covers Hollywood Walk of Fame parking and transit connections.
- Key station: Universal City/Studio City is on the B Line between Union Station and North Hollywood.
- Another station: North Hollywood is served by the B Line and G Line.
- Fare basics: The regular fare is $1.75 one way, with two hours of unlimited Metro transfers.
- Airport connection: The North Hollywood Station connection to Hollywood Burbank Airport includes a short walk or free shuttle.
Transit stations near Studio City
Universal City/Studio City and North Hollywood are the two Metro stations most relevant to trips around Studio City. The B Line serves both, with Universal City/Studio City between Union Station and North Hollywood.
From Studio City Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City/Studio City station is about 31 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car, and North Hollywood station is about 50 minutes on foot or 11 minutes by car. The rooms at Studio City Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood put you within reach of either station by car.
Metro’s bus routes connect Studio City and nearby areas. Line 167 runs between Chatsworth Station and Studio City via Plummer Street and Coldwater Canyon Avenue; Line 218 connects Beverly Hills and Studio City via Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
Line 240 links Northridge and Universal City via Reseda Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard. You can use these routes to plan a trip along those corridors.
Other routes include Line 155 between Burbank Station and North Hollywood Station via Riverside Drive and Olive Street, Line 152 between West Hills and North Hollywood via Roscoe Boulevard and Lankershim Avenue, and Line 154 between Van Nuys and Burbank Station.
Line 162 runs between Woodland Hills and North Hollywood, Line 222 between Hollywood and Sun Valley, Line 224 between Hollywood and Sylmar, and Line 230 between Studio City and Sylmar Station. Check which route fits your destination before you set out.
Reaching Universal City and the theme park
Universal City/Studio City station is on the B Line, and Universal Studios Hollywood is about 37 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car from the hotel. Line 240 connects Northridge and Universal City along Reseda Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard.
If you’re planning a day at the park, compare the station route with the trip from the hotel before setting out. The guide to Universal Studios Hollywood from Studio City covers the destination in more detail.
Universal City/Studio City station has 550 paid parking spaces and 80 free spaces. Daily paid parking is $3; monthly parking is $59, and carpool monthly parking is $45. If you drive to the station, its lot off Campo de Cahuenga has four EV charging stalls.
Going to Hollywood attractions
The B Line connects Studio City with Hollywood, where Hollywood/Highland is a station on the line. Line 212 also serves Hollywood/Highland. For the Hollywood Bowl, you can take the Bowl shuttle from Hollywood/Highland or walk approximately 1 mile north from the station.
For Bowl trips, park-and-ride parking costs $3 at both North Hollywood and Universal City/Studio City stations. Union Station parking costs $8, payable on site. The shuttle is free with a Metro or Metrolink ticket or pass, so you can use either ticket type for the ride.
To plan a visit to the Walk of Fame, use the B Line connection to Hollywood/Highland as a transit reference point. The guide to getting to the Hollywood Walk of Fame from Studio City focuses on reaching that area.
Connecting with airport journeys
A weekday connection links North Hollywood Station, served by the B Line and G Line, with Hollywood Burbank Airport. You can make the airport connection with a walk of ¼ mile or take the free airport shuttle to the terminals.
For a flight from Los Angeles International Airport, the drive from the hotel is about 31 minutes. The drive to Ontario International Airport is about 57 minutes. These are car travel times, not transit journey times. If you’re traveling from LAX, LAX to Studio City transport options covers airport ground transport.
Checking fares, schedules, and service changes
The regular fare is $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip, with two hours of unlimited Metro transfers. A round trip does not count as a transfer, and children under age 6 ride free with an adult. Check the fare rules when planning how you’ll pay for your trip.
Buses and trains accept TAP Card, credit or debit card, Apple Wallet, the TAP app, and cash. North Hollywood station has 1,076 paid parking spaces and 318 paid reserved spaces. Daily parking is $3, monthly parking is $59, and carpool monthly parking is $45.
Schedules and service can change, so check the official site before you go. Metro’s schedule page provides route listings and links to schedule PDFs; check your route before choosing a departure.
FAQs
Which Metro line serves Studio City?
The B Line stops at Universal City/Studio City station. It runs between Union Station and North Hollywood.
Can you reach Hollywood from Studio City by Metro?
Yes. The B Line serves Hollywood/Highland, and Line 212 also serves that station.
Does the Hollywood Bowl shuttle cost extra?
The shuttle is free with a Metro or Metrolink ticket or pass.
When did the B Line reach North Hollywood?
The extension from Hollywood/Vine to North Hollywood opened in 2000.