There are 4 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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
2h 21m$25–31Drive 61.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 61.7 mi
1h 8m$12–17Line 83 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
4h 18m$32–38Taxi, train, subway
- Take the taxi from Ladera Ranch to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
2h 28m$57–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at 6th / Broadway via Disneyland Employee's Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Ladera Ranch and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.
What companies run services between Ladera Ranch, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Pershing Square Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $25–30
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ladera Ranch to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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