There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
9h 31m$74–157Drive 189.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Baycar 189.4 mi
3h 32m$35–50Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 36m$63–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 43m$67–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Morro Bay is 252 miles. The road distance is 190.5 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay without a car is to train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines which takes 9h 31m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Morro Bay.
There are 201+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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