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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Getty Villaby bus, subway, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa by bus, subway, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villabus bus 134
    2h 42m
    $6–10

  2. Bus, line 2 bus, line 602 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sunset / Vermont to Le Conte / Broxtonbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Le Conte / Gayley to Sunset / Pacific Coast Highwaybus bus 602
    3h 2m
    $3–8

  3. Drive 21.1 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villacar car 21.1 mi
    41 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villataxi taxi 21.1 mi
    41 min
    $85–110

Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Getty Villa, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Getty Villa via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Sunset / Vermont, Le Conte / Broxton, Le Conte / Gayley, and Sunset / Pacific Coast Highway in around 3h 2m.

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