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How to get fromLake Balboa to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Balboa to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balboa Station to North Hollywood Stationbus bus Metro G Line
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 5m
    $4

  2. Drive 11.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Balboa to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 11.1 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Balboa to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    14 min
    $50–65

  4. Bus, line 224 bus

    1. Take the bus from Balboa Station to North Hollywood Stationbus bus Metro G Line
    2. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Lankershim / James Stewartbus bus 155 / ...
    1h 12m
    $3–4

  5. Line 165 bus, line 222 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vanowen / Balboa to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Centerbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Cahuenga / Broadlawnbus bus 222
    1h 55m
    $3–4

Lake Balboa to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus and foot

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Balboa Station to Universal Studios, Hollywood via North Hollywood Station, Lankershim / Chandler, and Lankershim / James Stewart in around 1h 12m.

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