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How to get fromDetroit to Griffith Observatoryby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Griffith Observatory by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDTW - LAX
    9h 17m
    $125–318

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $190–544

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2d 3h
    $263–610

  4. Drive 2,282.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Griffith Observatorycar2,282.2 mi
    35h 48m
    $417–602

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeDTW - BUR
    10h 9m
    $135–498

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeDTW - LGB
    11h 43m
    $141–614

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeDTW - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    11h 52m
    $145–441

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    12h 11m
    $197–326

Detroit to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Griffith Observatory via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2d 2h.

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