There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 53m$42–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 26m$22–35Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 17m$45–62Drive 129.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 129.4 mi
2h 19m$24–35Fly, subway
- 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
4h 12m$172–670
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Santa Fe Depot and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 142 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Santa Fe Depot to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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