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How to get fromUniversal City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by subway, bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Universal City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by subway, bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Union Station
    1h 22m
    $9–15

  2. Drive 16.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 16.1 mi
    29 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    1h 23m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi taxi 16.1 mi
    29 min
    $75–90

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Universal City to Los Angeles-LAXrideshare rideshare 16.1 mi
    29 min
    $45–65

  6. Line 237 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Van Nuys
    1h 35m
    $9–15

Universal City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by subway and bus

Calendar273Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Universal City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

You can take a bus from Chandler / Lankershim to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Woodley / Saticoy and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave in around 1h 35m.

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