When I go on holiday to LA, I don't wanna spend a lot of cash traveling.
I am staying in Universal City, and was wondering what is the best way to get there from LAX?
Universal Studios is a short work.
I think I can take the subway to Hollywood, can anyone tell me if it's safe, complicated?
& Magic Mountain, in Valencia.
What would be the best recommendations?
2007-09-21 12:16:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
well you are bound be told to rent a car
but you can get around using transit pretty well
as Metro has a day pass (for $5.00) which you can get at the red line station
the subway is very safe there are constant patrols by deputy
sheriff's and fare inspectors as well, and its clean
since there is no eating drinking or smoking allowed in the stations or aboard the trains
there are a few ways to get to Lax from Universal
one involves 1 train and express bus
one involves 3 trains transfer and 1 bus
and last one involves one train and a local bus
the fast way is to take the Red Line to Union station
(pay $1.25 (or use your day pass) then go upstairs to the transit plaza and board the flyway for $4.00 for direct service into Lax
all train route is the Red Line to 7th/Metro then transfer to
blue Line to Rosa park station, then transfer again to the green line to the Aviation station then the lax shuttle bus into the terminals
(cost is $1.25 on each train (or day pass)
the last is red Line to 7th and metro then the 439
to the Lot c terminal then the Lot C bus into the Lax
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as to get to Magic mountain, i ran your trip
though the Metro trip planner this is what it suggested
Metro Bus 224 (OLIVE VIEW HOSPITAL) heading north
From: LANKERSHIM BL/UNIVERSAL TERRACE PKWY(NE corner) Lv: 10:14AM
To: ROXFORD/GLENOAKS(SE corner) Ar: 11:11AM
Pay $1.25 + $0.30 for Transfer., Monthly Pass: $62.00, (EZ Pass accepted)
Ride Santa Clarita 8( SANTA CLARITA) heading north
From: GLENOAKS BLVD/ROXFORD ST(SE corner) Lv: 11:22AM
To: ROCKWELL CYN RD/COLLEGE OF THE CYNS(SW corner) Ar: 11:37AM
Use Transfer or Media + get Transfer for next vehicle, Monthly Pass: $25.00, (EZ Pass accepted)
Ride Santa Clarita 7 ( MAGIC MOUNTAIN) heading west
From: VALENCIA BL/ROCKWELL CANYON RD(NW corner) Lv: 12:36PM
To: MAGIC MOUNTAIN PKWY/MAGIC MOUNTAIN Ar: 12:45PM
Use Transfer or Media , Monthly Pass: $25.00, (EZ Pass accepted)
2007-09-21 12:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by mobilemark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 03:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by drusilla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all due respect to "Mobilemark" the Los Angeles public transit system (as it is) can be very confusing to someone who does not live here, and is not familiar with the various areas.
This is one of those times when I must agree with everyone that is suggesting that you rent a car. You will be able to travel at will, and have much more time to spend sight seeing rather than just sitting on trains and buses trying to get there.
You could probably survive touring in the Los Angeles area simply using the public transit system, but going to Magic Mountain in Valencia is a destination that requires a car. There is no good way to get there by public transit. It's too far away from town.
2007-09-23 09:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To travel from LAX to Universal you have a couple of choices. For $5 for an all day pass you can ride the Metro Rail. From LAX stand under the Blue sign and get on the G shuttle, that one is free, it will take you from the airport to the Green Line. Take the green line, then the blue line north and then the red line to Univeral. You can also take a regular shuttle like Super Shuttle or Primetime Shuttle. They will take you directly there with you not having to change vehicles. But for MM and in Valencia you would probably need to drive. I would rent a car. The car rental place has great maps and small cars are not that expensive. The MetroRail is safe. Just be aware of your surroundings.
2007-09-21 14:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by kingsley 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LA is so spread out, I wish I could give easy answers. The truth is a car is the easiest.
as the other poster said, simply getting from LAX to Universal is some combination of busses and trains. Call your hotel and see if they have a shuttle service, if not, best to rent a car.
a two and a half hour multibus trip to magic mountain for someone who does not know the area may lead to some mistakes and getting lost.
Car.
2007-09-23 03:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by eastacademic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Best way to travel around L.A. is by car
2. Best way to get to Universal City from LAX, without a car, is Primetime Shuttle. (Lower level LAX, look for green signs)
3. The subway (red line) does head south from Universal City one exit to Hollywood and Highland. It is safe but the ticket machine is a little complicated (there are so many choices)
4. Don't know anything about magic mountain ...it is too far north and hard to get to without a car..Good Luck..Have Fun
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2016-12-16 11:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I have just gotten back from LA a few weeks. I went with a few friends and we also planned on taking the public transport. However If i was going back to LA I would 100% rent a car. The public transport is not great. The subway system is fantastic however Is not that large so you basically can travel to downtown on a few lines, but the system is not as extensive as the one in NYC or London, so this may limit your travel options. The bus is not great Im afraid. Mabey for short journeys but nothing over 30 minutes! For example We were staying at universal city and wanted to get to six flags, In order to do so we had to get 3 buses and it took along 2 hours. We got a bus from Universal to glendale, a bus from glendale to McBean transfer station and then a bus from McBean to Six Flags. Although we got there in the end, It was quite a trek! Another day we wanted to go to Disney, so we went to downtown and then a 1h30min bus to disney, standing all the way But I should point out that public transport is SOOOOO cheap, that I would use it again! It only aproc $1.25 for a ticket and then 25cent for transfer between buses, FANTASTIC!!! in ireland you would pay 2.50euro which is around $5 for one bus journey. The guide books do point out, do not take bus during the night!! Although we did and found we had no problems, it did get a little rough on the bus to downtown as fights broke out! So just bare that in mind!
2016-03-13 05:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magic Mtn. is in Valencia. About a 30 min drive from Universal. The best way to do it is to rent a car for $25 a day. Trust me on this one. Its not like New York here. Subway is somewhat safe but bums are always sleeping on it and its not safe after 5-6pm.
2007-09-21 13:22:56 · answer #9 · answered by 112 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend you tour the Gamble house built by Architects Green and Green, and see some of their other homes in the same neighborhood.
You could also go hiking at Griffeth Park.
Many many things to do, but my knowledge of LA is very limited...
2007-09-21 12:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by David L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋