There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 13m$44–92Drive 128.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Parkcar 128.7 mi
2h 19m$24–34Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 33m$45–71Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4h 42m$173–675Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 35m$24–42
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from 7th St & Hope St and arriving at Park Bl & Zoo Pl via Los Angeles and Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Balboa Park is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Balboa Park.
There are 2078+ hotels available in Balboa Park.