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 Vermont / Sunset Station station. Next, take the DASH bus from Vermont / Sunset station to Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

82min$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 Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound to Beachwood & Westshire
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave
    ID 2016
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.34 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 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$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 Sta.
  • 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 9.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 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.

Public transit stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is located at Universal Studios Hollywood, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga.

Subway stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • Universal / Studio City Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station

Bus stations close to Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga
  • Ventura / Lankershim
  • Lankershim / James Stewart

Public transit stations close to Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park

Griffith Observatory is located at West Observatory Road, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr.

Subway stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Train stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Glendale Metrolink
  • Glendale Amtrak

Bus stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr
  • Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr.
  • Vermont Canyon Rd (Greek Theater)

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 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$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 Sta.
  • 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 82 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 86 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 22 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 Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Sta. 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 22 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 Sta. 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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