What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to line 43 bus and bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at 6th / Broadway via Disneyland Employee's Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 57 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 5m and costs $14 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus from?

Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train from?

Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood.

Where can I stay near Universal Studios, Hollywood?

There are 2884+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.

Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
3h 5m
$14–27
Line 43 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
4h 22m
$5–6
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line / ...
4h
$11–15
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 47.4 mi
59 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi 47.4 mi
59 min
$180–230

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Distance: 57 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Pershing Square Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 4h 22m.

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