There are 3 ways to get from Universal City to Griffith Observatory by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway Metro B Line
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus Observatory/Los Feliz
44 min$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal City to Griffith Observatorytaxi 6.8 mi
15 min$30–45Walk
- Take the foot from Universal City to Griffith Observatorywalk 6.6 mi
2h 7m
Universal City to Griffith Observatory by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Griffith Observatory is to subway and bus which costs $2 - $6 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal City to Griffith Observatory is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Universal City and Griffith Observatory is 9 miles.
The best way to get from Universal City to Griffith Observatory without a car is to subway and bus which takes 44 min and costs $2 - $6.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Universal City to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
There are 2171+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
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.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatory
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
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