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How to get fromUniversal City to Griffith Observatoryby subway, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Universal City to Griffith Observatory by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    44 min
    $3–6
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal City to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    15 min
    $30–45
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Universal City to Griffith Observatorywalk walk 6.6 mi
    2h 7m

Universal City to Griffith Observatory by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal City to Griffith Observatory. However, you can take the subway to Vermont / Sunset Station, walk to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, take the bus to Griffith Observatory, then walk to Griffith Observatory. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Griffith Observatory.

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