There are 3 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo by bus, subway, train, taxi, or foot
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Bus, subway, train, line 296 bus
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Burbank Station to LA Zoobus 296
2h 57m$10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zootaxi 5.6 mi
10 min$25–31Walk
- Take the foot from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoowalk 3.6 mi
1h 9m
Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo by foot, bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo is to bus and subway and train and line 296 bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Los Angeles Zoo is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo without a car is to bus and subway and train and line 296 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo, including transfers.
There are 2396+ hotels available in Los Angeles Zoo.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Los Angeles Zoo, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Los Angeles Zoo. 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 L.A. Union Station, take the train to Burbank - Downtown, walk to Burbank Station, take the line 296 bus to LA Zoo, then walk to Los Angeles Zoo. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Los Angeles Zoo.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Burbank Station to LA Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $25–31
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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