There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Universal City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, tram, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
3h 32m$173–655Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 9m$65–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
14h 57m$182–362Drive 374.9 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Universal Citycar 374.9 mi
6h 8m$69–99Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SMF - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
4h 7m$131–278Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
5h 27m$334–717Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
5h 29m$65–341Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
6h$204–769Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Pacoima - San Fernandobus Lxit 3301
10h 14m
Sacramento to Universal City by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Universal City is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Universal City is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
The distance between Sacramento and Universal City is 382 miles. The road distance is 377.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Universal City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sacramento to Universal City, including transfers.
Sacramento to Universal City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Universal City is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 9m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
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
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Stockton to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Universal City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Sacramento to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Universal City is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Sacramento to Universal City.
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