What is the cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside is to bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Griffith Observatory and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Western / Franklin and arriving at Riverside Plaza via Wilshire / Western, Downtown Los Angeles, Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio and Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Griffith Observatory to Riverside?

The distance between Griffith Observatory and Riverside is 73 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside without a car is to bus and subway and train and line 1 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $14 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Griffith Observatory to Riverside bus from?

Griffith Observatory to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Western / Franklin station.

Where does the Griffith Observatory to Riverside bus arrive?

Griffith Observatory to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Western / Wilshire station.

Can I drive from Griffith Observatory to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Riverside is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Griffith Observatory to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 238+ hotels available in Riverside.

Griffith Observatory to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside by bus, subway, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, subway, train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
4. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Magnolia + Beattybus 1 / ...
3h 48m
$14–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 9m
$6–14
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Riversidecar 59.1 mi
1h 11m
$11–16
Line 207 bus, line 720 bus, bus, line 19 bus, line 14 bus
1. Take the bus from Western / Franklin to Western / Wilshirebus 207
2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Western to 6th / Mainbus 720 / ...
3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio to VA Barton @ Bentonbus 19
5. Take the bus from Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital to Riverside Plazabus 14
5h 15m
$36–63

Griffith Observatory to Riverside by foot, bus, subway, and train

59Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Riverside.

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Distance: 73 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Pershing Square Station, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 9m.

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