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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Islandby subway, train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Island by subway, train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    3h 6m
    $40–54

  2. Subway, line 460 bus, line 577 bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus bus 1
    4h 30m
    $6–7

  3. Tram, line 1 bus

    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus bus 1
    4h 6m
    $8

  4. Drive 52.3 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Islandcar car 52.3 mi
    1h 3m
    $10–14

  5. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    4h 39m
    $17–29

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Island. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Tustin, then take the taxi to Balboa Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Coast-Jamboree via Universal / Studio City Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 6m.

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