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How to get fromIrvine to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 57m
    $11–14

  2. Drive 51.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 51.7 mi
    59 min
    $10–14

  3. Line 53 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 35m
    $13–24

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  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Universal Studios, Hollywood. 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, then walk to Universal Studios, Hollywood. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Culver to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 3h 35m.

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