There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 34m$22–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 39m$12–16Drive 70.6 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 70.6 mi
1h 17m$13–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between San Clemente and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 79 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 34m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from San Clemente to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 3234+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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