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How to get fromLong Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby tram, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood by tram, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, subway

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 48m
    $4

  2. Line 3 bus, bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St at Vermont Avbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vermont / Carson to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 205
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5thbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Pershing Square Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    2h 43m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 32.7 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 32.7 mi
    41 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    41 min
    $130–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 33.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, then walk to Universal Studios, Hollywood. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Vermont / Carson, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Olive / 5th, Pershing Square Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 43m.

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