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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 52m
    $5–8

  2. Bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    2. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    2h 14m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

  4. Drive 18.3 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Santa Monica Piercar car 18.3 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  5. Bus, line 2 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sunset / Vermont to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus bus 1 / ...
    2h 16m
    $3–7

Griffith Observatory to Santa Monica Pier by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Broadway / Ocean via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset, and Santa Monica / Vermont in around 2h 14m.

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