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

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood 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
    1h 7m
    $3–6

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Griffith Observatorywalk walk 5.5 mi
    1h 46m

  4. Subway, bus via Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr

    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 Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    1h 11m
    $3–6

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  • Distance: 10.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Griffith Observatory. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, 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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