Getting to the Sheraton Universal Hotel
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
This is the closest and smaller, more hassle-free airport to use. The flight itself may be more expensive but if it is a possibility after taking everything into consideration, it is the RECOMMENDATION.
Distance from hotel: 5 miles, 15 minutes
No hotel shuttle service
Estimates: Taxi $30, Uber/Lyft $25
Los Angeles Internation Airport (LAX)
LAX is a large international airport across town and not hassle-free! But there are many flight options and the flight itself may be less expensive.
Distance from hotel: 25 miles, 1 Hour
No hotel shuttle service
Estimates: Taxi $75-100, Uber/Lyft $50-75
- First, need to take the LAX-it shuttle from arrival terminal to staging area.
- OR Take a hotel shuttle (e.g. Marriott) from arrival terminal and then taxi/Uber/Lyft
Alternate LAX Ground Transportation
- Ascend in Motion town car: $105 for 1-6 passengers; pickup outside arrival terminal
Call hotel concierge (818-509-2712) the day before to arrange. - Van Nuys Flyaway: Bus leaves every 15-30 mins from arrival terminal; 45 mins, $12.75
Flyaway station 7 miles, 15 mins from hotel: Taxi $40, Uber/Lyft $30 (estimates) - Union Station Flyaway: Bus leaves every 30 mins from arrival terminal; 45 mins, $12.75
Flyaway station 10 miles, 25 mins from hotel: Taxi $55, Uber/Lyft $40 (estimates), - Metro B (Red) Line $1.75 (see below)
Train
The LA Metro Rail is a system with light rail/subway lines covering all of Los Angeles County (Metropolitan Los Angeles plus Santa Monica, Long Beach, Pasadena and more). A one-way fare (including any connections) is $1.75. The B (Red) Line Subway, Universal City Station, is directly across from Universal Studios. The Sheraton Universal hotel is a 10-15 min walk up a somewhat steep incline (½ mile).
All the Metro lines connect through Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, so attendees have easy access to the many local and nearby attractions available in the Los Angeles area. This also gives local area attendees the ability to attend the conference without driving! (a href=”http://www.metro.net/”>http://www.metro.net/)
Several rail and bus systems connect with the Red Line through Union Station
- Metrolink is a commuter rail system in Southern California, serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as to Oceanside in San Diego County.
- Amtrak connects Seattle to San Diego as well as many other cities in California and other Western states.
- Greyhound Bus
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner/Coast Starlight routes and the Metrolink Ventura/Antelope Valley lines all stop at the Hollywood Burbank Airport Train Station located next to the airport, 5 miles from the hotel (see above).
Driving
- Exit: 101 (Hollywood) Freeway at Lankershim Blvd
- North: on Lankershim Blvd approx. 500 ft
- Right: at Universal Hollywood Drive up hill to Universal Studios campus
- First right: at Sheraton Drive to hotel
Conference rate hotel parking: $16 day rate; $32 overnight
Walking
Not recommended!