There are 3 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 23m$63–109Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 113.1 mi
2h 2m$21–30Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
4h 1m$53–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel Valley station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Carmel Valley and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Carmel Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 3017+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.







