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How to get fromLake Forest to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby train, subway, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train, subway, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    2h 2m
    $16–31

  2. Bus via Anaheim

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    4h 7m
    $5–6

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 32m
    $18–24

  4. Drive 54.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 54.6 mi
    1h 1m
    $10–15

  5. 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
    2h 5m
    $11–14

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  • Distance: 58.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Irvine to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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