How to get fromGriffith Observatory to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Franklin & Edgemont Ave. to Vermont & Sunset Blvd.bus
2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway
3. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway
1h 9m
$3–6
Line 217 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Fairfax / 6thbus 217
1h 18m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi 8.4 mi
17 min
$35–45
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to La Brea Tar Pitscar 8.4 mi
17 min
$2–3
Line 217 bus via Fairfax / Wilshire
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Fairfax / Wilshirebus 217
1h 19m
$1–2

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Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to La Brea Tar Pits.

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Fairfax / 6th every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 46 min.

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