How to get fromThousand Oaks to Universal Cityby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Universal City by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2h 30m
$6
Line 161 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks / Skyline to Canoga Stationbus 161
2. Take the bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Stationbus Metro G Line
2h 31m
$4
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Universal Citycar 30.4 mi
33 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thousand Oaks to Universal Citytaxi 30.4 mi
33 min
$120–160

Thousand Oaks to Universal City by bus and subway

85Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

LA DOT operates a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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Universal City(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Universal City or Universal Studios Complex is an unincorporated area within the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Approximately 415 acres (0.65 square miles), within and immediately outside the area is the property of Universal Pictures (NBCUniversal's film studio), one of the five major film studios in the United States: about 70 percent of the studio's property is inside this unincorporated area, while the remaining 30 percent is within the Los Angeles city limits. Universal City is nearly surrounded by Los Angeles, with the area's northeastern corner touching the city of Burbank.

Things to do in Universal City

Universal Studios Hollywood(Opens in a new window)

Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA". It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios theme park resorts located across the world.

2008 Universal Studios fire(Opens in a new window)

On June 1, 2008, a fire broke out on the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood, an American film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. The fire began when a worker used a blowtorch to warm asphalt shingles that were being applied to a facade. The worker left before checking that all spots had cooled, and as a result, a three-alarm fire broke out. Nine firefighters and a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries. The fire was extinguished after 24 hours.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood)(Opens in a new window)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park near Los Angeles. The area is themed to the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and novels by J.K. Rowling. The attraction—the second Harry Potter-themed area to exist at a Universal resort—was designed by Universal Creative from an exclusive license with Warner Bros. Entertainment.

Beverly Park (amusement park)(Opens in a new window)

Beverly Park was an amusement park located in Los Angeles, California, at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega. Owned and operated by David Bradley from 1943 to 1974, it was considered an important source of attractions for children during the 1950s. It was also an important source of inspiration for Walt Disney who, following Bradley's example, later founded Disneyland.

Places to stay in Universal City

Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

The Tangerine - a Burbank Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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