There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Studio City by train, subway, bus, tram, or car
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 23m$46–57Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro A Line
4h 5m$9–10Drive 61.9 mi
- Drive from Laguna Beach to Studio Citycar 61.9 mi
1h 10m$12–17Line 89 bus, line 83 bus, train, subway, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4bus 89
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Ana-Santiagobus 83
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Plbus 240
3h 50m$26–38
Laguna Beach to Studio City by bus, tram, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Studio City is to bus and tram which costs $9 - $10 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Studio City is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Studio City 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 23m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Studio City is 78 miles. The road distance is 62.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Studio City without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 23m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Laguna Beach to Studio City, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Studio City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Laguna Beach to Studio City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Studio City is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Laguna Beach to Studio City.
There are 3132+ hotels available in Studio City.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Laguna Beach to Studio City. However, you can take the taxi to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, 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 take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Ventura / Laurel Canyon via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, Downtown Long Beach Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 4h 5m.
- 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
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- 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 Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Ana-Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide












