There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$42–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 56m$22–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 31m$28–47Drive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 135.8 mi
2h 26m$25–36Tram, fly, subway
- Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
4h 46m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 149 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Chula Vista to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 3354+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.