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How to get fromRidgecrest to Griffith Observatoryby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395 Route South
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 4m
    $65–87

  2. Bus, train via Mojave

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $23–34

  3. Drive 142.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatorycar car 142.7 mi
    2h 57m
    $26–38

Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory. However, you can take the taxi to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, take the bus to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Vermont / Sunset Station, walk to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, take the bus to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr, then walk to Griffith Observatory. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Griffith Observatory via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Lancaster, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 7h 35m.

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