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How to get fromLa Jolla to Griffith Observatoryby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane or subway

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 19m
    $20–51

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 21m
    $32–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    6h 24m
    $20–33

  4. Drive 119 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Griffith Observatorycar car 119 mi
    2h 14m
    $22–32

  5. Line 30 bus, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    4h 56m
    $42–284

La Jolla to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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