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How to get fromPhoenix to Universal Cityby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, subway, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Universal City by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, subway, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    3h 27m
    $151–382

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    5h 9m
    $43–228

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    7h 26m
    $77–100

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 6m
    $174–334

  5. Drive  381 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Universal Citycar car 381 mi
    6h 9m
    $70–101

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3h 54m
    $104–255

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5h 41m
    $152–326

  8. Bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 44m
    $59–95

  9. Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    10h 9m
    $73–108

Phoenix to Universal City by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to Downtown Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Omnibus Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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