There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory by train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
2h 30m$14–20Drive 60.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Griffith Observatory60.4 mi
1h 11m$11–16Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Village1
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 19m$16–29
Riverside to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $16.
The distance between Riverside and Griffith Observatory is 70 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
The best way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 19m.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Griffith Observatory is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Riverside to Griffith Observatory.
There are 3146+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
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 Magnolia + Sunnyside to Griffith Observatory via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 4h 19m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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