How to Reach Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore is located in Resorts World Sentosa at 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269. Get Directions
There are three main routes from Harbourfront MRT station to Universal Studios Singapore.
Here are the several transportation options to Universal Studios Singapore:
- By MRT (Mass Rapid Transit System)
- By Bus
- By Taxi
- By Walk
- By Cable Car
Let us now take a detailed look at how to reach Universal Studios Singapore.
How to reach Universal Studios Singapore By MRT
Take the Circle or North-East lines to the HarbourFront station.
Using VivoCity’s Exit E, go to level 3 to catch the Sentosa Express.
Alight at Waterfront station one stop later.
When you see Chili’s Restaurant on your right, continue walking straight.
To get to the Universal Studios Globe, turn right.
How to reach Universal Studios Singapore By Bus
Go to HarbourFront station on the North-East line.
Go to the bus stop outside Merril Lynch Harbourfront or VivoCity Shopping Mall and take the RWS 8 bus (bus stop no 14141) for S$2 to Resorts World Sentosa.
After being dropped off in front of the casino entrance, enter, turn left, and ascend the escalator.
Returning to the left, move toward the Universal Studios Globe.
How to reach Universal Studios Singapore By Taxi
It is quite easy to catch a taxi to travel to the amusement park.
The taxi cost will vary depending on the day and hour of the trip.
You can get a taxi from any point in the city owing to Singapore’s world-class transport structure.
How to reach Universal Studios Singapore By Walking
Take the elevator or lift to Level 1 at Vivo City, then follow the signs to Sentosa Boardwalk after leaving the Harbourfront MRT.
Follow the signs to Universal Studios Singapore after proceeding along the boardwalk until you reach the Sentosa gate (currently, there is no entrance fee till further notice).
The walk lasts about 30 to 40 minutes if you stroll leisurely.
How to reach Universal Studios Singapore By Cable Car
A more picturesque choice is to board the Singapore Cable Car, which will provide you with a birds-eye perspective of the vegetation on both islands.
You may purchase this for S$28and enjoy stunning 360° vistas of Singapore’s southern areas.
Get a combo ticket for Singapore Cable Car + Universal Studios Singapore and save 5%.
It is easy to reach there in time due to the great transport structure.
Arrive at the park at the best time and have a jolly experience!
Reaching Universal Studios from other major points
Many tourists visit Universal Singapore from neighboring countries as well.
Here is how to get to the park from some other major places.
Reach Universal Studio Singapore from Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of Johor, a Malaysian state and sees many people visit the hollywood-themed park every year. There are many ways to reach Universal Studios from this point.
The best way to get to the park from Johor Bahru is via two-wheeler. It gets you there in an estimated 45 minutes as you cover 37 kms. It is the best option to beat the traffic in Malaysia as well.
Going with a two-wheeler is not possible when visiting in a big group. The next best options are via car or the Sentosa Express train.
Reaching Universal Studios Singapore from Chinatown
Chinatown is a place in Singapore in the Outram district featuring a lot of chinese culture. To get from Chinatown to Universal Singapore, the best option is a 4-wheeler.
It takes only 10 minutes to cover the 5 km distance through a car. If that is not an option, using the quality public transport system will get you there without breaking a sweat either.
Take the North East Line and the Sentosa Express to get to Universal Studios Singapore in half an hour.
Reaching Universal Studios Singapore from Vivocity
Vivocity is a shopping mall in Singapore located at the HarbourFront walk not too far from the MRT station. This is a great advantage for those wanting to visit the park from the largest mall in Singapore.
A 2-wheeler or a 4-wheeler will get you there in no time as the mall is just 2 km away from Universal Studios Singapore.
Most usually take the MRT nearby which is a quite comfortable and obviously more spacious option. The transit gets you there in 10 mins from the mall.
FAQs
How do you get to Universal Studios Singapore?
You can get to Universal Studios Singapore through multiple means: MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), buses, taxis, cars or walking are some of the ways to reach the park.
The directions to follow are given in the article above.
How many people go to Universal Studios Singapore?
Universal Studios saw 4.5 million visits in a year at its peak.
It is slowly getting back to big numbers since the opening of lockdown.
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