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How to get fromSalinas to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), subway, train, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Salinas to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), subway, train, or tram

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    9h 31m
    $45–68

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 8m
    $110–225

  3. Drive 293.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 293.8 mi
    5h 3m
    $54–78

  4. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    5h 44m
    $533–810

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 27m
    $98–141

  6. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 26m
    $284–721

  7. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    5h 45m
    $466–808

  8. Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 23m
    $151–673

  9. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    7h 19m
    $217–725

  10. Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, subway

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    5. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    6. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    7h 45m
    $77–236

  11. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $234–874

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Ventura Pl / Ventura, Ventura / Laurel Canyon, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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