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How to get fromDowntown Santa Ana to Griffith Observatoryby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Santa Ana to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus
    2h 9m
    $11–17

  2. Line 83 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center-Main to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3h 45m
    $6–10

  3. Drive  39 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Santa Ana to Griffith Observatorycar car 39 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Santa Ana to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 39 mi
    49 min
    $180–220

  5. Train, subway, bus via Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    2h 11m
    $12–26

  6. Bus, line 102 bus, line 204 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Florence / Malabar to Exposition / Vermontbus bus 102
    3. Take the bus from Vermont / Exposition to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 204 / ...
    3h 58m
    $21–42

Downtown Santa Ana to Griffith Observatory by foot, train, subway, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Ana to Griffith Observatory via Civic Center-Main, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Broadway, Pershing Square Station, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 3h 45m.

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