There are 5 ways to get from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 40m$20–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 47m$41–83Drive 125.7 mi
- Drive from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 125.7 mi
2h 15m$23–34Fly, subway
- 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 26m$169–665Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 25m$22–35
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Hazard Center 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 4h 47m.
The distance between Mission Valley and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 139 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [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
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Mission Valley to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 2751+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.