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How to get fromDowntown Santa Monica Station to Griffith Observatoryby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Griffith Observatory by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    1h 36m
    $5–8

  2. Line 1 bus, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 2
    2h 7m
    $3–7

  3. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermontbus bus 720 / ...
    2h 4m
    $4–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 18 mi
    29 min
    $70–90

  5. Drive 18 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Griffith Observatorycar car 18 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

Downtown Santa Monica Station to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Griffith Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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