Orientation
Universal City is a small, compact area, and getting around it is not a serious matter — it is easily walkable. The Universal Studios Hollywood theme park is the primary attraction, and the adjacent CityWalk offers dozens of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The two nearby hotels, Hilton Universal City and Sheraton Universal, are also within walking distance.
Walking
Because the area is small, walking is the simplest way to move between the theme park, CityWalk, and the nearby hotels. If you arrive by subway, you can also skip the shuttle and walk up the hill to Universal in about 10–15 minutes.
Metro Rail and the Subway
Metro offers both bus and rail service to Universal City. Of particular use to visitors is the Metro Rail Red Line subway, which stops at the Universal City/Studio City Station on Lankershim Blvd on its way between Downtown L.A./Hollywood and North Hollywood.
Universal Studios Hollywood provides a free shuttle between the subway station and the theme park. The shuttle stop at the bottom of the hill is accessible via a pedestrian overpass.
Buses
Across the street from the subway station is a bus hub serving Metro routes #150/240, #155, #224, and the weekday-only Metro Rapid #750. These routes connect Universal City directly to various communities throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Getting There by Car
Universal City has its own exit from the 101 Freeway when traveling northbound from Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood. The 134 Freeway can also take you to the Universal City area by exiting at Cahuenga or Lankershim Blvd and turning southbound.
General parking at the theme park starts at a minimum of $32 before 5PM and $10 after 5PM, and gets progressively more expensive the closer you are to the park entrance.
Arriving by Plane
Universal City is about 4 miles south of Burbank's Bob Hope Airport (BUR), and roughly a 45-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport. Both airports have rental car centers and public transit connections; consult the individual airport guides for their specific transportation options.