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How to get fromEsaka to Universal Studios Japanby subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Esaka to Universal Studios Japan by subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train via Umeda

    best
    1. Take the subway from Esaka to Umedasubway subway Midosuji
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
    38 min
    ¥415–537

  2. Drive 14.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esaka to Universal Studios Japancar car 14.5 km
    16 min
    ¥253–365

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Esaka to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 14.5 km
    16 min
    ¥5,500–7,500

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Esaka to Nambasubway subway Midosuji
    2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Nishikujotrain train [107572] Hanshin Namba / ...
    47 min
    ¥504–661

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  • Distance: 14 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Esaka, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

There is no direct connection from Esaka to Universal Studios Japan. However, you can take the subway to Umeda, walk to Ōsaka, take the train to Nishikujō, take the train to Universal-city, then walk to Universal Studios Japan. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Universal Studios Japan.

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