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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Griffith Observatoryby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Griffith Observatory by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeEWR - LAX
    10h 16m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2d 15h
    $210–619

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    2d 17h
    $366–1,441

  4. Drive 2,757.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Griffith Observatorycar2,757.2 mi
    45h 4m
    $504–727

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeJFK - BUR
    9h 27m
    $867–1,324

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeJFK - LAX
    10h 2m
    $877–1,234

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeJFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    11h 30m
    $217–837

  8. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeEWR - SNA
    13h 17m

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeJFK - SNA
    13h 6m
    $877–1,237

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJFK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    12h 56m
    $219–762

  11. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeEWR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    13h 22m

Grand Central Terminal to Griffith Observatory by foot, bus, and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Griffith Observatory via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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 15h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Griffith Observatory via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2d 17h.

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