There are 3 ways to get from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 16m$98–174Drive 155.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 155.3 mi
2h 51m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
6h 20m$158–189
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA via Transit Center and Santa Maria Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Nipomo station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Nipomo and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 222 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $190 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Nipomo to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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