How to get from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, subway and train?

From Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, subway and train

To get from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Irvine may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

126min
Bus - 8686
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    ID 3701
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, subway and train via 86, OC LINE and B LINE

To get from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Irvine may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

150min$13.00
Bus - 8686
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    ID 3701
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station

The distance between Irvine and Universal / Studio City Station is approximately 60.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Studio City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Irvine) and destination (Universal / Studio City Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, subway and train via 86, OC LINE and B LINE

To get from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Universal / Studio City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Irvine may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Universal / Studio City Station on the Moovit app.

150min$13.00
Bus - 8686
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Subway - B LINE
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    ID 3701
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Universal / Studio City Station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 86, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Subway line B LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 86, Train line OC LINE, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Universal / Studio City Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station?

    The 86 bus line goes from Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center station near Irvine in Los Angeles to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Irvine Station-Dock 5 station near Universal / Studio City Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Irvine to Universal / Studio City Station by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Irvine and Universal / Studio City Station by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Irvine to get to Universal / Studio City Station?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center stop near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Irvine and Universal / Studio City Station?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station-Dock 5 station, which is closest to Universal / Studio City Station.

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