There are 4 ways to get from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Shoji(Monorail) to Hotarugaiketram
- Take the train from Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
56 min¥648–820Drive 19.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japancar 19.8 km
21 min¥343–496Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
1h 25m¥869–1,249Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japantaxi 19.8 km
21 min¥7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥340 - ¥500 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Osaka Itami Airport and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Shoji(Monorail) and arriving at Universal-city via Hotarugaike, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Shōji Station and Universal Studios Japan is 23 km. The road distance is 19.8 km.
The best way to get from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to tram and train which takes 56 min and costs ¥650 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Itami Airport station.
Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Osaka Monorail, depart from Shoji(Monorail) station.
Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
What companies run services between Shōji Station, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan hourly. Tickets cost ¥600–950 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Website
- Osaka Monorail
Tram from Shoji(Monorail) to Hotarugaike
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–270
- Website
- Osaka Monorail
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hotarugaike to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–270
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–9,500
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Osaka Monorail, arrive at Hotarugaike station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan is 20 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Shōji Station to Universal Studios Japan.
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