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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 7m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 4 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
1h 58m
$4–10

Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Griffith Observatory at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Monica / Vermont and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT2h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLA DOTLA DOT1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLA DOTLA DOT1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesLA DOTLA DOT1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesLA DOT1h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory? 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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