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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Universal Studios, Hollywood by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 7m
    $203–783

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 14h
    $845–1,736

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 17h
    $441–851

  4. Drive 2,765.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 2,765.4 mi
    45h 7m
    $505–729

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 23m
    $209–692

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    9h 15m
    $285–920

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Van Nuys Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY)plane plane LGA - VNY
    9h 23m
    $251–970

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $346–634

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    12h 33m
    $377–1,535

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $353–1,544

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,007–2,131

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar208Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,514.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2d 17h.

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