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How to get fromWashington to Griffith Observatoryby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Griffith Observatory by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    7h 41m
    $248–1,037

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    9h 7m
    $152–1,054

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $491–921

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 15h
    $813–1,859

  5. Drive 2,614.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Griffith Observatorycar car 2,614.3 mi
    42h 59m
    $478–690

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DCA - BUR
    8h 56m
    $390–1,660

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    9h 22m
    $342–727

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BWI - BUR
    10h 39m
    $225–1,501

Washington to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$491Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Griffith Observatory via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2d 13h.

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