There are 5 ways to get from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m$35–93Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatorycar 131.1 mi
2h 27m$24–35Bus via Imperial Av & 62nd St (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 55m$28–51Tram, fly, subway
- Take the tram from Lemon Grove Depot to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
5h$42–266Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 58m$45–88
Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory by tram, foot, train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Lemon Grove and Griffith Observatory is 148 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Imperial Av & 62nd St, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Lemon Grove to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2359+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Lemon Grove, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Lemon Grove Depot to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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