There are 7 ways to get from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CAbus Stockton
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
7h 55m$89–138Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
8h$38–66Drive 302.4 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 302.4 mi
5h 5m$56–80Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
5h 58m$189–713Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 23m$52–80Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
7h 16m$488–773Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
7h 56m$136–636
Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Modesto and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Bakersfield, CA, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys and Ventura / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Modesto and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 313 miles. The road distance is 304.1 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Modesto station.
Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Bakersfield, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 3396+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Bakersfield, CA, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Ventura Pl / Ventura, Ventura / Laurel Canyon, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $50–75
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–60
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