There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
5h 5m$24–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 12m$36–86Drive 126.6 mi
- Drive from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatorycar 126.6 mi
2h 21m$24–34Fly, subway
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
5h 2m$164–479Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m$36–56
Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory by foot, bus, and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Griffith Observatory via San Diego and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Balboa Park and Griffith Observatory is 137 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.
The best way to get from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 5h 5m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory is to bus via San Diego which takes 5h 5m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Balboa Park to Griffith Observatory.
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