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How to get fromPlaya Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus, tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    4. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    2h 7m
    $7

  2. Drive 15.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 15.3 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 4 bus, line 217 bus

    1. Take the bus from E.A. Way/Jefferson Blvd to Fairfax/Electricbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Hollywood / Argylebus bus 217
    2h 22m
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    27 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 3 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Nb & Jefferson Fs to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Santa Monica / 4th to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    2h 43m
    $4–5

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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Playa Vista, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E.A. Way/Jefferson Blvd to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Washington Fairfax Hub, Hollywood / Argyle, Hollywood / Vine Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 22m.

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