How far is it from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney?

The distance between Griffith Observatory and Mount Whitney is 246 miles.

How do I travel from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney without a car?

The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 8h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Whitney?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mount Whitney.

Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney by train, bus, or unknown

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Train, bus, travel
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
3. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitneyunknown
8h 34m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitneyunknown
10h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney.

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Mount Whitney, Tulare County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney. However, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Mount Whitney. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Mount Whitney via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine CA in around 10h 52m.

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