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How to get fromRiverside to Griffith Observatoryby train, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory by train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2h 30m
    $14–20
  2. Drive 60.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Griffith Observatorycar car 60.4 mi
    1h 11m
    $11–16
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    3h 29m
    $18–31

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

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Griffith Observatory via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 3h 29m.

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