There are 3 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 16m$13–19Line 83 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
5h 1m$8–13Drive 56.7 mi
- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatorycar 56.7 mi
1h 7m$11–15
Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Broadway / 7th, Vermont / Santa Monica and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Griffith Observatory is 63 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to Griffith Observatory via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Vermont / Santa Monica, Sunset / Vermont, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.
Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Griffith Observatory.
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