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 Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 30m$13–20Drive 60.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Griffith Observatorycar 60.4 mi
1h 11m$10–15Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
3h 59m$12–21
Riverside to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Riverside and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
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.
Riverside to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.
Riverside to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
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 $11 - $21 and takes 3h 59m.
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 4 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 Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Adults
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.
Riverside to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Griffith Observatory is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Riverside to Griffith Observatory.
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