The average train between La Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between La Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Universal Studios, Hollywood at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from La Mesa station and arriving at Universal Studios, Hollywood station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between La Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 196.1 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.