There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 49m$33–81Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 52m$21–34Drive 127.2 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to San Diegocar 127.2 mi
2h 20m$24–34Bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 52m$160–469Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m$34–60
Griffith Observatory to San Diego by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith Observatory station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Vermont / Sunset Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and San Diego is 137 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Griffith Observatory to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Griffith Observatory to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Griffith Observatory to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to San Diego is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Griffith Observatory to San Diego.
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