There are 5 ways to get from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus Observatory/Los Feliz
1h 24m$5–8Drive 18.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rosemead to Griffith Observatorycar 18.1 mi
24 min$4–5Train, subway
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 28m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rosemead to Griffith Observatorytaxi 18.1 mi
24 min$70–90Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Valley / Rosemead to Alameda / Arcadiabus 76
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus Observatory/Los Feliz
1h 51m$5–8
Rosemead to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosemead station to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Rosemead and Griffith Observatory is 22 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Rosemead to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Upper Level.
Rosemead to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
Rosemead to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Flower / 7th station.
What companies run services between Rosemead, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Griffith Observatory via Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Valley / Rosemead to Alameda / Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rosemead to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosemead to Griffith Observatory is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Rosemead to Griffith Observatory.
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