There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, 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, subway
best- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 38m$5–8Line 187 bus, line 180 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave Wbus 187
- Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Felizbus 180
2h 9m$3–8Drive 19 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to Griffith Observatorycar 19 mi
27 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcadia to Griffith Observatorytaxi 19 mi
27 min$75–95
Arcadia to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W and arriving at Vermont / Los Feliz via Colorado / Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Arcadia and Griffith Observatory is 26 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory without a car is to tram and subway which takes 1h 38m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Arcadia to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W station.
Arcadia to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Arcadia Station.
Arcadia to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Griffith Observatory via Colorado / Lake and Vermont / Los Feliz in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Feliz
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Griffith Observatory is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Arcadia to Griffith Observatory.
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