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Universal Studios, Hollywood, United States of America → San Francisco, United States of America

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Five ways to Travel from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco

Composite routes from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$574.06
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.58–$523.03
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$344.44

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.78–$178.60
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$204.11

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$267.89
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$382.71

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.14–$165.84
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$574.06
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.30–$344.44
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$344.44

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.43–$357.19
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$420.98
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$382.71
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$369.95
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$255.14
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$369.95

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$318.92

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Universal / Studio City Station to Union
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.96
Train from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.88–$1.96
Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.51–$1.96

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.40

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct flight between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Francisco?

Yes, there are direct flights between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Francisco; these take 1h 27m and cost $70.65 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco?

The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and San Francisco is 560 km. The road distance is 598.6 km.

How do I travel from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco without a car is to bus and BART which takes 9h and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco bus from?

Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $53.26 - $173.91 and takes 13h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $26.09 - $184.78 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco bus arrive?

Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 831+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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