There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Griffith Observatory by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
1h 58m$12–18Line 53 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 28m$9–16Drive 49.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Griffith Observatorycar 49.5 mi
1h 1m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Griffith Observatorytaxi 49.5 mi
1h 1m$220–270Line 53 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 36m$21–34
Irvine to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Irvine and Griffith Observatory is 49 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Irvine to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Irvine to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $9 - $16 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Griffith Observatory via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $220–270
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Griffith Observatory is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Irvine to Griffith Observatory.
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