There are 5 ways to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory by tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
1h 56m$5–8Tram, line 180 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Memorial Park StationMetro A Line
- Take the bus from Colorado / Raymond to Vermont / Los Feliz180
2h 6m$3–4Line 492 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level492
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thMetro J Line
2h 30m$6–14Drive 33.2 mi
- Drive from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory33.2 mi
41 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory33.2 mi
41 min$150–190
San Dimas to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory is to tram and line 180 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.
The distance between San Dimas and Griffith Observatory is 40 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory without a car is to tram which takes 1h 56m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Griffith Observatory is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2762+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Colorado / Raymond to Vermont / Los Feliz
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
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