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How to get fromLake Forest to Universal Cityby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Universal City by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 39m
    $26–40

  2. Drive  54.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Universal Citycar car 54.6 mi
    1h 2m
    $10–15

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2h 9m

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Irvine 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 42m
    $11–14

Lake Forest to Universal City by train and subway

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Universal City. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, then take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station via Los Angeles and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines in around 2h 9m.

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