There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 46m$22–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 52m$40–92Drive 123.2 mi
- Drive from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 123.2 mi
2h 12m$23–33Line 30 bus, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- 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 32m$172–670Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 31m$24–42
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Grand Av & Ingraham St and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Pacific Beach and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 141 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Pacific Beach, 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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- 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
Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Pacific Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 2751+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.