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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Getty Villaby bus, tram, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 44m
    $6–10

  2. Line 207 bus, line 720 bus, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Western / Franklin to Western / Wilshirebus bus 207
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Western to 5th / Coloradobus bus 720 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villabus bus 134
    3h 3m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 21.1 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villacar car 21.1 mi
    41 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villataxi taxi 21.1 mi
    41 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus, line 2 bus, line 1 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sunset / Vermont to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus bus 1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villabus bus 134
    3h 13m
    $4–9

Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Getty Villa, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa via Western / Franklin, Western / Wilshire, Wilshire / Western, 5th / Colorado, and Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villa in around 3h 3m.

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