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

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There are 7 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Newport Beach by subway, train, taxi, bus, tram, 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 Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Newport Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    $59–84

  2. Bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Newport-18Thbus bus 43
    4h 20m
    $6–10

  3. Bus, subway, tram, line 41 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. 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 tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Anaheim Street Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 41 / ...
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus 1
    4h 5m
    $9–12

  4. Drive 46.6 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Newport Beachcar car 46.6 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Newport Beachtaxi taxi 46.6 mi
    1h 5m
    $180–220

  6. Bus, subway, train, line 47 bus

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus bus 47
    4h 24m
    $12–19

  7. Bus, subway, line 460 bus, line 577 bus, line 1 bus

    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-Balboa Covesbus bus 1
    4h 25m
    $7–11

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Newport-18Th via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Pershing Square Station, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 4h 20m.

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