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

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

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  1. Subway

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    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
    1h 2m
    $2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios, Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $30–45

  3. Drive 6.9 mi

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

  4. 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
    1h 14m
    $3–4

  5. Line 240 bus, line 218 bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Laurel Canyonbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / 3rdbus bus 218
    2h
    $3–4

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Map of how to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits via Universal / Studio City Station, Wilshire / Vermont Station, and Wilshire / Fairfax Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to La Brea Tar Pits via Universal / Studio City Station, Ventura / Laurel Canyon, Laurel Canyon / Ventura, and Fairfax / 3rd in around 2h.

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