There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 35m$17–39Drive 68.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Griffith Observatorycar 68.5 mi
1h 18m$13–18Train via San Clemente
- Take the train from San Clemente to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 38m$13–20Train #2
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 40m$13–20
San Clemente to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between San Clemente and Griffith Observatory is 74 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $17 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Griffith Observatory is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2867+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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