There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h 20m$23–41Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
6h 36m$19–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m$35–101Drive 118.5 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to La Jollacar 118.5 mi
2h 13m$22–32Bus, subway, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
5h 13m$162–474
Griffith Observatory to La Jolla by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith Observatory station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Vermont / Sunset Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and La Jolla is 140 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Griffith Observatory to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Griffith Observatory to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Griffith Observatory to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to La Jolla is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Griffith Observatory to La Jolla.
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