There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 224 bus
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset BlvdObservatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk224
2h 6m$4–8Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
2h 30m$9–14Drive 19.8 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar19.8 mi
29 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar19.8 mi
29 min$90–110
Griffith Observatory to Sylmar by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Sylmar is 24 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar without a car is to bus and line 224 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Sylmar is 20 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to Sylmar.
There are 226+ hotels available in Sylmar.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to San Fernando / Polk via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 2h 6m.
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–8
- 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
Bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
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