There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
2h 49m$11–17Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Santa Claritacar 28.6 mi
38 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 54m$15–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Santa Claritataxi 28.6 mi
38 min$110–140Bus, line 224 bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus Observatory/Los Feliz
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Sylmar Stationbus 224
3h 7m$10–17
Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita by foot, bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via 7th St & Hope St and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Santa Clarita is 40 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Griffith Observatory station.
Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita is 29 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita.
There are 171+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, and Los Angeles in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
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
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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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