There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 2m$6–9Drive 14.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vistacar 14.8 mi
29 min$3–4Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wadebus 33
2h 34m$4–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vistataxi 14.8 mi
29 min$65–80Line 207 bus, bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Western / Franklin to Western / Wilshirebus 207
- Take the bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica / 4thbus 720 / ...
- Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Venice / Wadebus 33
2h 34m$4–6
Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista by foot, bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at Venice / Wade via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Mar Vista is 22 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 2m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Griffith Observatory station.
Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista is 15 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to Mar Vista.
There are 2527+ hotels available in Mar Vista.
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 34m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
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
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
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 Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Western / Franklin to Western / Wilshire
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica / 4th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Venice / Wade
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica / 4th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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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