There are 4 ways to get from Fontana to Griffith Observatory by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2h 29m$12–19Line 66 bus, line 188 bus, line 187 bus, line 180 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Montclair Transit Centerbus 66
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Azusa Intermodal Transit Centerbus 188
- Take the bus from Azusa Intermodal Transit Center to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave Wbus 187
- Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Felizbus 180
5h 12m$5–16Bus
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
2h 37m$45–59Drive 55.3 mi
- Drive from Fontana to Griffith Observatorycar 55.3 mi
1h 5m$10–14
Fontana to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Fontana and Griffith Observatory is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Fontana to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Fontana to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
Fontana to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Azusa Intermodal Transit Center to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Feliz
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Fontana to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles station.
Fontana to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Griffith Observatory is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Fontana to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2831+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.