Rome2Rio

Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach buses

Find Transport to Manhattan Beach

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Griffith Observatory and Manhattan Beach takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. There is a bus service every few hours from Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 28m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 438 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
  2. Take the bus from Flower St & 7th St to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus bus 438
2h 33m
$5–10

Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Griffith Observatory and Manhattan Beach. The earliest departure is at 10:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Griffith Observatory is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Manhattan Beach at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 56m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 58m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 41m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 39m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 44m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 36m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 39m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 44m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 51m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 56m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 58m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    LA DOTMetro Los AngelesCulver CityBusBeach Cities Transit3h 41m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Manhattan Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Ave & 10th St via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower St & 7th St in around 2h 33m.

Operators