Universal City · Los Angeles
Car Service from LAX to Universal Studios Hollywood — MGCLS LAX Car Service
Flat rates from $115 to Universal Studios Hollywood and from $105 to Universal City. Professional chauffeurs, luxury vehicles, no surge fees — available 24/7.
Updated October 2026 · CPUC TCP #37478 · Serving Los Angeles since 2008
$115
Flat rate · No surge
LAX ↔ Universal Studios
LAX to Universal Studios — Trip at a Glance
Distance & Drive Time
About 18 miles from LAX
Typically 35–60 minutes via I-405 North and US-101, longer in weekday rush-hour traffic. Tolls are included in the flat rate.
Flat Rate, Both Directions
From $115
Sedan $115 · Midsize SUV $140 · Suburban $160 · Escalade $175. Same price to or from LAX, no surge. Airport pickups add a $5 airport ticket fee.
Arriving at LAX
Free curbside pickup
We track your flight and wait 30 minutes after a domestic landing, 45 after an international one. Meet & greet at baggage claim is $45, plus airport parking.
Flying out of LAX
Pickup about 3 hours before a domestic flight, 4 before an international one
That puts you at the terminal 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. Your chauffeur arrives 10–15 minutes early.
Where We Drop Off
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal CityWalk
- Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
- Sheraton Universal Hotel
- Studio City
- Any Universal City address
Fleet Options
Choose Your Vehicle
Lexus ES 300
Sedan · 1–3 passengers
From $115
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Sedan · 1–3 passengers
From $115
BMW 5 Series
Sedan · 1–3 passengers
From $115
Tesla Model Y
Sedan · 1–3 passengers
From $115
BMW 7 Series
Luxury Sedan · 3 passengers
From $255
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Premium Sedan · 3 passengers
From $275
Cadillac XT6
Midsize SUV · 1–4 passengers
From $140
Cadillac Escalade
Luxury SUV · 6 passengers
From $175
Chevrolet Suburban
Full-Size SUV · 6 passengers
From $160
Popular Routes
Universal Studios Car Service Routes
FAQ
Universal Studios Car Service — Common Questions
How much is a car service from LAX to Universal Studios Hollywood?
A private sedan from LAX to Universal Studios Hollywood is a flat $115 per vehicle, not per person, for up to 3 passengers, and LAX to other Universal City addresses starts at $105. Larger vehicles to Universal Studios are flat too: $140 for a Midsize SUV (4 passengers), $160 for a Chevrolet Suburban and $175 for a Cadillac Escalade (up to 6 each), $255 for a BMW 7 Series, and $275 for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. There is no surge pricing and no fuel surcharge, tolls are included, and the exact flat rate for your address is shown before you book. Airport pickups add a $5 airport ticket fee. Curbside pickup at LAX is the free default; meet and greet inside the terminal at baggage claim is a $45 add-on, plus airport parking. The same rate applies from Universal Studios back to LAX. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles since 2008.
How long is the drive from LAX to Universal Studios?
Universal Studios Hollywood is in Universal City, about 18 miles north of LAX. The usual route is I-405 North through the Sepulveda Pass and then US-101 South toward Hollywood, and the drive typically takes 35 to 60 minutes. Weekday rush hours on the 405 can stretch that, so allow more time for a late-afternoon arrival or an evening flight out. Your chauffeur watches live traffic and takes an alternate route when it is faster, and the flat rate does not change with the route or the time spent on the road. For a flight out of LAX, plan to reach the terminal 2 hours before a domestic departure and 3 hours before an international one, which puts a Universal City pickup roughly 3 hours before a domestic flight and 4 hours before an international flight. Your chauffeur arrives 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and loads your luggage. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478).
Do you drop off at Universal City hotels and CityWalk?
Yes. We drop off and pick up at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal CityWalk, the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, the Sheraton Universal Hotel, and any hotel, rental, or home in Universal City, Studio City, and the neighborhoods around them. Enter the hotel name or address when you book, and the flat rate for that exact address is shown before you confirm. Before pickup you receive your chauffeur's name, phone number, vehicle, and license plate, so you know exactly who to look for at the hotel entrance. If your trip continues to a Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Burbank, or Orange County hotel, each leg can be booked as its own flat-rate ride, or you can book a chauffeur by the hour for a day with several stops. Car seats are free on request, and your chauffeur loads strollers and luggage for you. Dispatch answers 24/7 at (855) 255-2557 if you would like help planning the day. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles since 2008.
Can you pick us up from Universal Studios after the park closes?
Yes. Book your return as a scheduled pickup at the time you choose, and your chauffeur will be waiting at the agreed spot when you walk out, with no surge pricing at closing time. If you book the ride to Universal Studios and the ride back together as a round trip, we keep the same driver for both legs, which makes it easier to contact and find your chauffeur. Non-airport pickups, including the park and Universal City hotels, include 15 minutes of complimentary wait time. You receive your chauffeur's name, phone number, vehicle, and license plate before the pickup, so you can text them as you leave the park. If your plans change, call dispatch at (855) 255-2557, which is staffed 24/7. The ride back to LAX is the same flat rate as the ride in, from $115 in a sedan, and the same vehicle tiers are available for larger groups. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles since 2008.
Is Burbank Airport (BUR) closer to Universal Studios than LAX?
Yes. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is about 7 miles from Universal City, usually a 15 to 25 minute drive, while LAX is about 18 miles away. MGCLS serves both airports, along with Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA), and Ontario (ONT), so you can pick the airport that suits your flight. LAX offers the widest choice of airlines, nonstop routes, and international flights, and it is where our published flat rates start: $115 in a sedan from LAX to Universal Studios. Transfers between Burbank Airport and Universal City are quoted when you book online or call (855) 255-2557. Whichever airport you choose, your flight is tracked in real time, curbside pickup is the free default, and the wait time is the same: 30 minutes after a domestic landing and 45 minutes after an international one, at no charge. Your chauffeur's name, phone, vehicle, and license plate arrive before you land. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles since 2008.
Do you provide car seats and room for strollers?
Yes. Child safety seats are free on request, including rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing seats, and boosters, and your chauffeur installs them before arriving at your pickup, so you are not fitting a seat at the LAX curb. Add the request in the notes when you book, or tell dispatch each child's age and how many seats you need. For families with strollers and park bags, the Chevrolet Suburban and the Cadillac Escalade each seat up to 6 passengers with room for luggage, at $160 and $175 from LAX to Universal Studios. A Midsize SUV (Cadillac XT6 or Lincoln Nautilus) seats 4 for $140. For bigger groups, the Mercedes Sprinter Van carries up to 13 passengers and the Sprinter Limousine up to 15. If you prefer to bring your own seat, your chauffeur will help you install it. Car seats are available on every route, including round trips and hourly bookings. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles families since 2008.
Can we book a chauffeur by the hour for a park or studio day?
Yes. Hourly chauffeur service is as-directed: your chauffeur stays with you for the booking, waits while you are at the park, a studio meeting, or lunch, and drives you between stops on your own schedule. Hourly rates start at $70 per hour for a sedan, $95 for a Midsize SUV, $110 for a Chevrolet Suburban, and $125 for a Cadillac Escalade, with a 3-hour minimum for sedans and SUVs. The Mercedes Sprinter Van is $175 per hour with a 4-hour minimum, and the Mini Coach, Party Bus, and Charter Bus have a 5-hour minimum. Hourly service suits a day that combines Universal Studios with Hollywood, Burbank, or Beverly Hills, or a production schedule with several locations around Universal City. For a single ride from LAX to the park, the flat rate is usually the better value at $115 in a sedan. The full table is on our hourly rates page. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles since 2008.
What happens if my flight to LAX is delayed?
Nothing changes on your side. We track every arriving flight in real time, so your chauffeur works from the actual landing time rather than the scheduled one. Domestic arrivals include 30 minutes of complimentary wait time after landing and international arrivals 45 minutes, to allow for baggage and customs. A delay of less than 2 hours is handled automatically, with no call needed and no charge for the delay itself; for a delay of more than 2 hours, call (855) 255-2557 so dispatch can confirm your new pickup. If you rebook onto a different flight, send us the new flight number. LAX pickups between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM carry a $35 after-midnight fee, based on the actual pickup time. Your flat rate to Universal Studios starts at $115 in a sedan, and the exact total is shown before you book. Dispatch is staffed 24/7, less than a mile from LAX. CPUC licensed (TCP #37478), serving Los Angeles since 2008.
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