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How to get fromAlhambra to Griffith Observatoryby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ramona / Grand to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    1h 28m
    $5–8

  2. Line 180 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Felizbus bus 180
    1h 46m
    $2–3

  3. Line 78 bus, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 78
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus
    1h 33m
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alhambra to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 14 mi
    23 min
    $55–70

  5. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from Alhambra to Griffith Observatorycar car 14 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Alhambra to Griffith Observatory by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Feliz every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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