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How to get fromDowney to Griffith Observatoryby tram, subway, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downey to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    1h 40m
    $7–10

  2. Drive 19.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downey to Griffith Observatorycar car 19.7 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 460 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Hillbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    2h 4m
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downey to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 19.7 mi
    30 min
    $90–110

  5. Line 204 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont / Athens Station to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 204 / ...
    2h 7m
    $4–8

  6. Line 127 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to MLK Transit Centerbus bus 127
    2. Take the tram from Compton Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    2h 16m
    $7–10

Downey to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Firestone / Downey to Griffith Observatory via Norwalk Station, 6th / Hill, Pershing Square Station, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2h 4m.

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