There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego by train, bus, subway, tram, car, bus (Greyhound), or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa AnaOC Line
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus StationLas Vegas / ...
5h 6m$36–52Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego145.9 mi
2h 37m$27–39Bus via San Fernando - Pacoima
- Take the bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento / ...
6h 6m$33–54Subway, train, tram, line 905 bus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Airway Rd & La Media Rd905
6h 50m$38–57Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to TijuanaGreyhound US0831
9h 12m$31–52Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
5h 3m$103–346
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego by foot, subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Cross Border Express, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Cross Border Express, San Diego via Laurel Canyon / Ventura and San Fernando - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Cross Border Express, San Diego is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from San Fernando - Pacoima station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Cross Border Express, San Diego is 4h ahead of Universal Studios, Hollywood. It is currently 5:39 AM in Universal Studios, Hollywood and 9:39 AM in Cross Border Express, San Diego.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Cross Border Express, San Diego.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Cross Border Express, San Diego, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
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
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Airway Rd & La Media Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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