There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to The Broad by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset BlvdObservatory/Los Feliz
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Civic Center / Grand Park StationMetro B Line
57 min$3–6Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Griffith Observatory to The Broad6.8 mi
14 min$2Bus, subway via Franklin & Edgemont Ave.
- Take the bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Vermont & Sunset Blvd.Hollywood Clockwise
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Civic Center / Grand Park StationMetro B Line
1h$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to The Broad6.8 mi
14 min$30–40Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Santa Monica & VermontHollywood Clockwise
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Hill / 1st4
1h 17m$2–6
Griffith Observatory to The Broad by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to The Broad is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to The Broad is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to The Broad. However, there are services departing from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. and arriving at Hill / 1st via Santa Monica / Vermont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and The Broad is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to The Broad without a car is to bus and subway which takes 57 min and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Griffith Observatory to The Broad, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to The Broad bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. station.
Griffith Observatory to The Broad bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Santa Monica & Vermont station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to The Broad is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to The Broad.
There are 3256+ hotels available in The Broad.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and The Broad, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to The Broad via Franklin & Edgemont Ave., Santa Monica & Vermont, Santa Monica / Vermont, and Hill / 1st in around 1h 17m.
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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 Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Vermont & Sunset Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
Bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Santa Monica & Vermont
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Santa Monica / Vermont to Hill / 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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