There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, line 2 bus, line 761 bus
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Take the bus from Sunset / Vermont to Westwood / Weyburn2
- Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp233 / ...
2h 45m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center17.4 mi
29 min$90–120Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center17.4 mi
29 min$4–5Bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset BlvdObservatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Sunset / Vermont to Le Conte / Broxton2
2h 53m$3–8
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $90 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp via Sunset / Vermont and Westwood / Le Conte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Getty Center is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center without a car is to bus and line 2 bus and line 761 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to Getty Center bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Griffith Observatory station.
Griffith Observatory to Getty Center bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Getty Center is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center.
There are 3229+ hotels available in Getty Center.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Getty Center, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Getty Center via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Sunset / Vermont, Westwood / Weyburn, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 2h 45m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sunset / Vermont to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sunset / Vermont to Le Conte / Broxton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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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