There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, subway, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
1h 11m$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywoodtaxi 6.9 mi
13 min$30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywoodwalk 5.5 mi
1h 46mLine 180 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Argyle / Hollywoodbus 180
- Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 17m$4
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to line 180 bus and subway which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 11m and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
There are 3280+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, then walk to Universal Studios, Hollywood. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- 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
Subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Argyle / Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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