How do you get to Universal Studios Hollywood?
Getting to Universal Studios Hollywood
The park is at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, right by the 101 (Hollywood Freeway). According to Universal, you can get there from Downtown Los Angeles in about ten minutes if the traffic is on your side. In Los Angeles that's far from always the case, so allow plenty of time.
By car
On the 101, take the Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard exit and follow the signs.
- From Hollywood: the 101 heading north, exit Universal Studios Blvd.
- From Santa Monica: the 10 east, the 405 north and the 101 towards Los Angeles, exit Lankershim Blvd.
- From Anaheim (Disneyland): the 5 north, then the 101 north, exit Universal Studios Blvd.
Budget is the park's official car rental partner.
Parking
General Parking costs $ 40 before 5pm and $ 10 after that. Preferred Parking from $ 60, Front Gate Parking from $ 70 (as of November 2026).
Electric charging
Several car parks have EV charging points, at $ 0.40 per kWh.
Disabled parking
All car parks have spaces for people with disabilities (first come, first served).
By Metro
Universal City/Studio City station is on LA Metro's B Line, the metro line between Union Station and North Hollywood. From Hollywood (Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine stops) you'll be there in no time. The pedestrian bridge at the corner of Lankershim Boulevard and Universal Hollywood Drive lets you cross safely. Universal's website also mentions a free shuttle to the park and CityWalk; at the very least, a shuttle with a wheelchair lift runs from the bottom of Universal Hollywood Drive.
Plan your route with Metro's Trip Planner on metro.net.
By taxi or ride-hailing app
Take a taxi, Uber or Lyft to Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal CityWalk. Ask about the right drop-off point. This is often the easiest option if you're coming from a hotel without a good Metro connection.