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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 Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    8h 2m
    $132–667

  2. 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 Orlandobus bus
    2d 11h
    $432–685

  3. 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
    $2,128–3,382

  4. Drive  2,468.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Universal Studios Floridacar car 2,468.6 mi
    39h 50m
    $451–651

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    7h 52m
    $226–429

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SMF - MCO
    8h 5m
    $186–447

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SFO - MCO
    8h 57m
    $215–417

California to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Universal Studios Florida via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando, Florida Mall, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 2d 11h.

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