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How to get fromHouston to Griffith Observatoryby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Houston to Griffith Observatory by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeHOU - BUR
    7h 17m
    $176–809

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIAH - LAX
    7h 55m
    $67–294

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El PasobusEl Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to El MontebusEl Paso
    26h 42m
    $336–541

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los AngelestrainSunset Limited
    37h 38m
    $192–568

  5. Drive 1,514.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Griffith Observatorycar1,514.8 mi
    24h 16m
    $277–400

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeHOU - LAX
    7h 57m
    $137–623

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeHOU - LGB
    8h 46m
    $162–765

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeHOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    9h 8m
    $216–972

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeIAH - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    10h 45m
    $156–393

  10. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeHOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    10h 34m
    $308–427

  11. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIAH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    10h 42m
    $118–408

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort WorthbusHouston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000
    35h 23m
    $258–431

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Griffith Observatory via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, and El Monte in around 26h 42m.

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