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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Universal Cityby bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Universal City by bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 9m
    $10–15

  2. Drive 16.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Universal Citycar car 16.4 mi
    29 min
    $3–5

  3. Tram, subway

    1. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    1h 26m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Universal Citytaxi taxi 16.4 mi
    29 min
    $75–95

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Universal Cityrideshare rideshare 16.4 mi
    29 min
    $45–65

  6. Bus, line 237 bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    2. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237
    2h 5m
    $9–15

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Universal City by bus and subway

Calendar280Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Universal City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Chandler / Lankershim via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and Woodley / Saticoy in around 2h 5m.

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