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How to get fromSan Diego to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    3h 52m
    $26–41

  2. Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 42m
    $22–35

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 53m
    $41–84

  4. Drive 129.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 129.5 mi
    2h 18m
    $24–35

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    2h 53m
    $173–542

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    4h 56m
    $307–636

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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