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How to get fromManhattan to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from Manhattan to Universal Studios, Hollywood by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 59m
    $209–692

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 7m
    $203–783

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 14h
    $849–1,744

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 17h
    $453–855

  5. Drive 2,767.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 2,767.3 mi
    45h 10m
    $505–730

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    9h 15m
    $285–920

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Van Nuys Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY)plane plane LGA - VNY
    9h 2m
    $246–961

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $346–634

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    12h 29m
    $353–1,544

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    12h 33m
    $377–1,535

  11. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 42m
    $274–1,069

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,015–2,159

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,491.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Universal Studios, Hollywood via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2d 17h.

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