There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 45m$32–68Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 52m$16–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 31m$40–57Drive 112.1 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 112.1 mi
2h$21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to tram and train which costs $16 - $26 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Escondido and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 122 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Escondido to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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