What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station is to bus via Universal Studio Japan which costs ¥6500 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station is to subway and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku Station and Universal City Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Universal Studio Japan. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku Station and Universal City Station?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku Station station to Universal City Station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Universal-city via Tōkyō Station, Kyōto, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

The distance between Shinjuku Station and Universal City Station is 536 km. The road distance is 496.6 km.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station bus from?

Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station train from?

Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

The best way to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Universal Studio Japan, which costs ¥6500 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station bus arrive?

Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Universal Studio Japan station.

Where does the Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station train arrive?

Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

Book your Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Universal City Station?

There are 9606+ hotels available in Universal City Station.

Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station - 11 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station, including transfers.

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There are 11 ways to get from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
4h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Universal Studios Japanbus Jx225
9h 39m
¥5,000–18,000
Bus via Universal Studio Japan
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Universal Studio Japanbus
9h 17m
¥6,500–14,000
Drive 496.6 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku Station to Universal City Stationcar 496.6 km
5h 38m
¥8,610–12,437
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 4m
¥13,270–20,794
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 16m
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
4. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujotrain
4h 21m
¥11,535–29,054
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 55m
¥17,000–34,767
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
5h 30m
¥22,715–47,824
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 37m
¥19,384–38,854
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 28m

Shinjuku Station to Universal City Station by bus and foot

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9h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Shinjuku Station, Japan and Universal City Station, Japan?

You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Universal-city via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Kyōto, Ōsaka, and Nishikujō in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Universal Studio Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥10,000 and the journey takes 9h 8m. Kintetsu Bus also services this route once daily.

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