There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Subway, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 1m$19–42Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistranotrain OC Line
3h 17m$11–16Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 45m$23–34Drive 63.6 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistranocar 63.6 mi
1h 10m$12–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano is to subway and train which costs $10 - $16 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from 7th St & Hope St and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Juan Capistrano is 71 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to subway and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 1m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–28 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Juan Capistrano.
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