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How to get fromSan Clemente to Griffith Observatoryby train (Amtrak), bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 35m
    $25–31

  2. Line 91 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Hillbus bus 460
    5h 35m
    $8–12

  3. Drive 68.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Griffith Observatorycar car 68.5 mi
    1h 18m
    $13–18

  4. Train via San Clemente

    1. Take the train from San Clemente to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2h 38m
    $13–20

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2h 40m
    $13–20

San Clemente to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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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 $21–25 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Griffith Observatory via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Hill, Pershing Square Station, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 5h 35m.

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