There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory by train, bus, subway, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 29m$13–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
5h 16m$5–14Line 200 bus, bus, subway
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to San Bernardinobus 200
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus
3h 19m$12–22Drive 60.4 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Griffith Observatorycar 60.4 mi
1h 11m$11–16
Riverside to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to bus which costs $5 - $14 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Beatty and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
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 29m.
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 29m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Riverside to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Riverside to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Galleria @ Tyler WB 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 29m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 5h 16m.
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 + Beatty to Griffith Observatory via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Pershing Square Station, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatory
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor Blvd at Disneyland 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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