There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood 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 23m$41–60Subway, line 460 bus, line 577 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
5h 1m$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 37m$8Drive 59.4 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beachcar 59.4 mi
1h 7m$11–16
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach is to subway and line 460 bus and line 577 bus and bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood 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 23m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Laguna Beach is 77 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach.
There are 946+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Laguna Beach. 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 Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Coast-Ocean 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 37m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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 Los Angeles
Bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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