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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Mar Vistaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 1m
    $6–9

  2. Drive 14.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vistacar car 14.8 mi
    29 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wadebus bus 33
    2h 33m
    $4–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vistataxi taxi 14.8 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

  5. Line 207 bus, bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Western / Franklin to Western / Wilshirebus bus 207
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 720 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Venice / Wadebus bus 33
    2h 34m
    $4–6

Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Mar Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Venice / Wade via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2h 33m.

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