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How to get fromUniversal City to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal City to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 218 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Mulholland to Fairfax / 3rdbus bus 218
    38 min
    $1–2

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway Metro D Line
    39 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal City to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 6.9 mi

    1. Drive from Universal City to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $2

  5. Subway, line 20 bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Vermont to Wilshire / Cursonbus bus 20
    51 min
    $3–4

Universal City to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Laurel Canyon / Mulholland to Fairfax / 3rd hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Universal / Studio City Station to La Brea Tar Pits via Wilshire / Vermont Station and Wilshire / Fairfax Station in around 39 min.

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