There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
3h 21m$260–492Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 167.1 mi
3h 2m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 20m$77–154Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SBP - BUR
5h 14m$87–349
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 194 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $350 and takes 5h 14m.
Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Pismo Beach to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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