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How to get fromDana Point to Griffith Observatoryby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 30m
    $22–48

  2. Bus, line 577 bus, line 460 bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    5. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus
    5h 15m
    $7–12

  3. Line 90 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus bus 90
    2. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    4h 7m
    $13–20

  4. Drive 63.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Griffith Observatorycar car 63.7 mi
    1h 20m
    $12–17

Dana Point to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Griffith Observatory via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Vermont / Santa Monica, Sunset / Vermont, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 5h 15m.

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