• Driving Directions
  • Parking
  • Public Transportation

100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

For general directions to the Park, please see options below:

From Hollywood
Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right onto Universal Studios Blvd. Follow signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Santa Monica
Take the 10 Santa Monica Freeway East to the 405 Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Ventura Freeway East/South. (Signs to Los Angeles.) Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Lankershim Blvd and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Follow signs to the 105 Freeway. Take the 105 Freeway East to the 110 Harbor Freeway North. After passing through the downtown area, get on the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Studios Blvd. exit. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Anaheim
Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From San Diego
Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Santa Barbara
Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway South and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Lankershim Blvd and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Daily Parking Fees Per Vehicle

Front Gate Parking – Closest to the Theme Park

Before 6PM: $60
After 6PM*: $30

Preferred Parking – Reduce a few minutes off your walk, whether you’re headed to the Theme Park or CityWalk

Before 6PM: $40
After 6PM*: $20

General Parking

Before 6PM: $27
After 6PM*: $10

*On Halloween Horror Nights event nights, “After 6PM” parking rates do not apply.

 

Valet Parking

$25 first 2 hours
$45 over 2 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

  • Frankenstein Garage: 4 ports (Level 2 and Level 7)
  • Jurassic Parking Garage: 8 ports (Level 1 and B1M)
  • ET Garage: 16 ports (Level B1)
  • Woody Woodpecker Lot: 1 port (near Front Gate Parking)
  • Curious George Garage: 2 ports (Level 1)

The rate is $0.35/kWh. Standard parking rates also apply. Prices subject to change without notice.

Public Transportation and FREE Shuttle to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk

Use the Metro Trip Planner for your most convenient route

There are many ways to get to Universal Studios Hollywood on public transportation, including frequently arriving Metro trains and buses.  Get started with the Metro Trip Planner or contact Metro at (323) GO METRO to find your most convenient form of transportation.

The new Metro pedestrian bridge, located at the corner of Lankershim and Universal Hollywood Drive, provides safe and easy access from the Universal City Red Line and Bus Stations to our FREE Universal Studios shuttle stop without having to cross any busy intersections. Our shuttle will take you directly to the main entrances of Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk Hollywood as well as bring you back to the bridge when your day is done.

This shuttle service runs 7 days a week, with pick-ups approximately every 10-15 minutes. Shuttle service begins at 7:00 am every morning. Service continues until approximately 2 hours after the Theme Park closes (Check here for Park hours.) Please refer to the posted times at each shuttle stop for information on the last departing shuttle.

Save up to 25% off your car rental when you rent from Budget, the official car rental partner of Universal Studios Hollywood.  Book Now or call 1-800-363-2019.