There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Studio City by train, subway, car, or bus
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 51m$12–16Drive 54.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Studio Citycar 54.1 mi
1h 2m$10–15Line 53 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$15–26
Irvine to Studio City by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Studio City is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Studio City is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Studio City station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Irvine and Studio City is 54 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Studio City without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Irvine to Studio City, including transfers.
Irvine to Studio City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Studio City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Studio City is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Irvine to Studio City.
There are 2750+ hotels available in Studio City.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Studio City. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, then take the line 240 bus to Ventura / Ventura Pl. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Studio City in around 1h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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