Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier Buses

Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Griffith Observatory and Manhattan Beach Pier takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. There is a bus service every few hours from Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 28m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: $10
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 438 bus

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Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
Take the bus from Flower St & 7th St to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus 438

2h 38m

$5–10

Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Griffith Observatory and Manhattan Beach Pier. The earliest departure is at 10:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Griffith Observatory is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Manhattan Beach Pier at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:21 PM → 8:50 PM
3h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 PM → 7:07 AM
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9h 31m • 3 changes
10:06 PM → 7:57 AM
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9h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:21 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:51 AM → 3:37 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 4:27 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:21 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:51 AM → 3:37 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:27 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:34 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:34 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:34 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:34 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier buses

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Trip Overview

Bus, line 438 bus

Griffith Observatory to Manhattan Beach Pier bus times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:21 PM → 8:50 PM

9:36 PM → 7:07 AMArrives next day

10:06 PM → 7:57 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:21 AM → 2:00 PM

11:06 AM → 2:50 PM

11:51 AM → 3:37 PM

12:51 PM → 4:27 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:21 AM → 2:00 PM

11:06 AM → 2:50 PM

11:51 AM → 3:37 PM

12:36 PM → 4:27 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM

11:06 AM → 3:02 PM

11:36 AM → 3:34 PM

12:36 PM → 4:17 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM

11:06 AM → 3:02 PM

11:36 AM → 3:34 PM

12:36 PM → 4:17 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM

11:06 AM → 3:02 PM

11:36 AM → 3:34 PM

12:36 PM → 4:17 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:36 AM → 2:22 PM

11:06 AM → 3:02 PM

11:36 AM → 3:34 PM

12:36 PM → 4:17 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Manhattan Beach Pier, CA, USA?

Bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd

Bus from Flower St & 7th St to Manhattan Ave & 10th St

Bus from Vermont / Sunset to Vermont / Athens Station

Bus from Sunset / Vermont to Westwood / Weyburn

Bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.

Bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.

Bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16

Bus trips from Griffith Observatory

Bus trips to Manhattan Beach Pier

Alternative transport options

9:36 PM → 7:07 AM
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10:06 PM → 7:57 AM
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