How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Urban LightBy bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Urban Light by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Vermont & Sunset Blvd.bus
2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway
3. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway
1h 5m
$3–6
Line 217 bus via Fairfax / 6th
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Fairfax / 6thbus 217
1h 15m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Urban Lighttaxi 8.6 mi
17 min
$35–45
Drive 8.6 mi
1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Urban Lightcar 8.6 mi
17 min
$2–3
Line 217 bus
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Fairfax / Wilshirebus 217
1h 16m
$1–2

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Urban Light.

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Urban Light, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Fairfax / 6th every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 46 min.

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