There are 4 ways to get from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremont to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
1h 59m$11–17Line 492 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from First St and Harvard Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus Metro J Line
2h 44m$6–14Drive 39.4 mi
- Drive from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatorycar 39.4 mi
46 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatorytaxi 39.4 mi
46 min$180–220
Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from First St and Harvard Ave W and arriving at Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station - Upper Level and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Claremont and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Claremont Station and Griffith Observatory is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.6 miles.
The best way to get from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from First St and Harvard Ave W station.
Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Claremont station.
The best way to get from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can line 492 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Claremont Station, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Claremont to L.A. Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First St and Harvard Ave W to Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Claremont to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from First St and Harvard Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab of the Inland Empire
- Phone
- +1 909 888 7777
Ontario Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 622 1234
Inland Empire Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 366 0000
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Booking & Getting There
Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory is 40 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Claremont Station to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2489+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.







