There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Pasadena by bus, subway, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 180 bus
best- Take the bus from Los Feliz / Vermont to Colorado / Raymondbus 180
1h 19m$1–2Subway, tram
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 29m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Pasadenataxi 12.4 mi
17 min$50–65Drive 12.4 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Pasadenacar 12.4 mi
17 min$3–4
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Pasadena is to line 180 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Pasadena is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Feliz / Vermont and arriving at Colorado / Raymond. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith Observatory station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Vermont / Sunset Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Pasadena is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Pasadena without a car is to line 180 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $1 - $2.
The line 180 bus from Los Feliz / Vermont to Colorado / Raymond takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Griffith Observatory to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Feliz / Vermont station.
Griffith Observatory to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Vermont / Sunset Station.
Griffith Observatory to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Colorado / Raymond station.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Los Feliz / Vermont to Colorado / Raymond every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 55 min.
- 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
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Los Feliz / Vermont to Colorado / Raymond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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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More Questions & Answers
Griffith Observatory to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Pasadena is 12 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to Pasadena.
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