How to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Hollywood / Highland Station station. Next, take the DASH bus from Highland & Hollywood Blvd. station to Franklin & Western Ave. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Universal Studios Hollywood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

75min$2.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    1.18 mi • 27 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland & Hollywood Blvd.
    ID 2645
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franklin & Western Ave.
    ID 2607
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway via B LINE and 217

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Hollywood / Vine Station station. Next, take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Argyle station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Universal Studios Hollywood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

83min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    1.18 mi • 27 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Vine Station
    ID 80204S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Argyle
    ID 2476
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Universal Studios Hollywood, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 8.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus and subway schedule from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Universal Studios Hollywood) and destination (Griffith Observatory), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway via B LINE and 217

To get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Hollywood / Vine Station station. Next, take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Argyle station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Universal Studios Hollywood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

83min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    1.18 mi • 27 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Vine Station
    ID 80204S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Argyle
    ID 2476
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • Is there a direct subway between Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by subway and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Universal Studios Hollywood to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Universal / Studio City Station station near Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the subway at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the subway fare from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Universal Studios Hollywood to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.

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