There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 17m$34–77Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
5h 10m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 55m$40–62Drive 111.4 mi
- Drive from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 111.4 mi
2h 1m$21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to line 101 bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Del Mar 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 4h 17m.
The distance between Del Mar and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 118 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Del Mar, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Del Mar to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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