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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Laguna Beachby subway, train, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Laguna Beach by subway, train, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Laguna Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $42–64

  2. Bus, subway, line 460 bus, line 577 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory 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 bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    5h 6m
    $7–11

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    4h 42m
    $9–12

  4. Drive 57.1 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Laguna Beachcar car 57.1 mi
    1h 8m
    $11–15

Griffith Observatory to Laguna Beach by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Laguna Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Laguna Beach. However, you can walk to Franklin & Edgemont Ave., take the bus to Vermont & Sunset Blvd., walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Coast-Ocean via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 42m.

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