There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 32m$13–20Bus via Anaheim
cheapest- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 47m$6–14Bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054 / ...
3h 47m$10–20Drive 59.1 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Riversidecar 59.1 mi
1h 11m$11–16
Griffith Observatory to Riverside by foot, bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside is to bus via Anaheim which costs $6 - $14 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $16.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Riverside is 70 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside, including transfers.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $20 and takes 3h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Riverside is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Griffith Observatory to Riverside.
There are 250+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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