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How to get fromEl Monte to Griffith Observatoryby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus
    1h 21m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Griffith Observatorycar20.2 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbusMetro J Line
    2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith ObservatorybusObservatory/Los Feliz
    1h 23m
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Griffith Observatorytaxi20.2 mi
    25 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus70
    2h 1m
    $5–8

El Monte to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Griffith Observatory via Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 1h 23m.

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