There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 7m$39–101Line 10 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 24m$22–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 22m$28–55Drive 132.3 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 132.3 mi
2h 22m$25–35Tram, fly, subway
- Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town 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 50m$172–580
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to line 10 bus and bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between La Mesa and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 149 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. 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
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- 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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from La Mesa to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 2687+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.