There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram, bus
best- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Sierra Madre Villa Stationtram
- Take the bus from Sierra Madre Villa Station to San Gabriel / Rosebus
2h 19m$6–10Drive 14.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rosecar 14.6 mi
28 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Olive / 5th to San Gabriel / Rosebus 487/489
2h 21m$4–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rosetaxi 14.6 mi
28 min$60–75
Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at San Gabriel / Rose via Olive / 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and San Gabriel / Rose is 26 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose without a car is to subway and tram and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Griffith Observatory station.
Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose.
There are 2150+ hotels available in San Gabriel / Rose.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and San Gabriel / Rose, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to San Gabriel / Rose via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Pershing Square Station, and Olive / 5th in around 2h 21m.
- 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 Sierra Madre Villa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Sierra Madre Villa Station to San Gabriel / Rose
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Olive / 5th to San Gabriel / Rose
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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