There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to California by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset BlvdObservatory/Los Feliz
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Pershing Square StationMetro B Line
50 min$3–6Drive 7.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles7.3 mi
14 min$2Bus, subway via Franklin & Edgemont Ave.
- Take the bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Vermont & Sunset Blvd.Hollywood Clockwise
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Civic Center / Grand Park StationMetro B Line
54 min$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles7.3 mi
14 min$35–45Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Santa Monica & VermontHollywood Clockwise
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Spring / Temple4
1h 10m$2–6
Griffith Observatory to California by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to California is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to California is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to California. However, there are services departing from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. and arriving at Spring / Temple via Santa Monica / Vermont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and California is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to California without a car is to bus and subway which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Griffith Observatory to California, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to California bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. station.
Griffith Observatory to California bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Santa Monica & Vermont station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to California is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to California.
There are 3277+ hotels available in California.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and California, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Spring / Temple via Franklin & Edgemont Ave., Santa Monica & Vermont, and Santa Monica / Vermont in around 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Pershing Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
Bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Vermont & Sunset Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
Bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Santa Monica & Vermont
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Spring / Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
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