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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    1h 49m
    $10–19

  2. Drive 17.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 17.6 mi
    32 min
    $4–5

  3. Subway, tram, bus

    1. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Bay 2 to LAX Terminal 1bus bus
    1h 53m
    $7–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi taxi 17.6 mi
    32 min
    $75–90

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles-LAXrideshare rideshare 17.6 mi
    32 min
    $45–65

Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar273Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to LAX Terminal 1 via Franklin & Edgemont Ave., Vermont & Sunset Blvd., Vermont / Sunset Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, LAX / Metro Transit Center, and Metro Transit Center Bay 2 in around 1h 53m.

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