There are 5 ways to get from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via Downtown Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Ysidro
5h 14m$44–72Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 142.7 mi
2h 31m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 29m$44–102Tram, fly, subway
- Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
5h$174–685Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 17m$26–47
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at Downtown Los Angeles via San Ysidro, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between San Ysidro and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 150 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus via Downtown Los Angeles which takes 5h 14m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Ysidro, CA station.
San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus via Downtown Los Angeles which takes 5h 14m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Beyer Blvd Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- 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
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Downtown Los Angeles station.
San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from San Ysidro to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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