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How to get fromCalifornia to Universal Studios Floridaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Universal Studios Florida by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    7h 52m
    $226–449

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    8h 4m
    $122–567

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $490–746

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain train
    3d 12h
    $2,134–3,393

  5. Drive  2,468.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Universal Studios Floridacar car 2,468.6 mi
    39h 45m
    $422–610

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SMF - MCO
    8h
    $186–347

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SFO - MCO
    8h 48m
    $255–417

California to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,167.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between California, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Universal Studios Florida via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 2d 10h.

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