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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 51m
    $36–45

  2. Drive 127.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to San Diegocar127.1 mi
    2h 20m
    $24–34

  3. Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 10m

  4. Bus, subway, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3h 57m
    $90–331

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    5h 37m
    $27–76

Griffith Observatory to San Diego by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.

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