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There are 4 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Griffith Observatory by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 18 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Washington Eb & Mildred Fs to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fsbus 18
2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2h 9m
$6–9
Line 1 bus, line 217 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way to Fairfax/Electricbus 1
2. Take the bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Los Feliz / Vermontbus 217
2h 19m
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Marina del Rey to Griffith Observatorytaxi 17.5 mi
35 min
$80–100
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Marina del Rey to Griffith Observatorycar 17.5 mi
35 min
$4–5

Marina del Rey to Griffith Observatory by bus, tram, subway, and foot

179Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.2 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Blvd/Palawan Way to Griffith Observatory via Washington Fairfax Hub and Los Feliz / Vermont in around 2h 19m.

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Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an excellent view of the Hollywood Sign and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Admission has been free since the observatory's opening in 1935, in accordance with the will of Griffith J. Griffith, the benefactor after whom the observatory is named.

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