There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Downtown Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
4h 54m$44–72Drive 142.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidrocar 142.6 mi
2h 32m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m$39–100Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
6h 10m$27–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at San Ysidro Bl & I-805 via San Ysidro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Ysidro is 150 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro without a car is to bus via Downtown Los Angeles which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro is to bus via Downtown Los Angeles which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro, CA station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Ysidro.
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