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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 23m
    $39–92

  2. Drive 120.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to La Jollacar car 120.9 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–32

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 45m
    $24–42

  4. Subway, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 8m
    $171–670

  5. Line 237 bus, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    7h 18m
    $67–132

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 148.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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