There are 3 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal City by bus, subway, taxi, or foot
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
49 min$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Universal Citytaxi 6.9 mi
13 min$30–45Walk
- Take the foot from Griffith Observatory to Universal Citywalk 6.6 mi
2h 7m
Griffith Observatory to Universal City by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal City is to bus and subway which costs $3 - $6 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal City is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Universal City is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal City without a car is to bus and subway which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal City, including transfers.
There are 2394+ hotels available in Universal City.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Universal City. However, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, then take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Universal City.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
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