There are 4 ways to get from Universal City to Laguna Beach by subway, train, tram, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
3h$41–60Line 460 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
4h 38m$6–7Tram, bus
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
4h 14m$8Drive 59.4 mi
- Drive from Universal City to Laguna Beachcar 59.4 mi
1h 7m$11–16
Universal City to Laguna Beach by subway, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Laguna Beach is to line 460 bus and bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Universal City to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal City to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Flower / 7th and arriving at Coast-Ocean via Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal City station to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Universal City and Laguna Beach is 76 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from Universal City to Laguna Beach without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Universal City to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Universal City to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Flower / 7th station.
Universal City to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Universal City to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Norwalk Station.
What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Coast-Ocean via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Flower / 7th, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Universal City to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal City to Laguna Beach is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Universal City to Laguna Beach.
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