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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Van Nuysby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Van Nuys by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus 154 / ...
    1h 15m
    $4–8

  2. Drive 13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Van Nuyscar car 13.9 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 180 bus, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Argyle / Hollywoodbus bus 180
    2. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus 154 / ...
    1h 20m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Van Nuystaxi taxi 13.9 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

Griffith Observatory to Van Nuys by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Van Nuys. However, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to North Hollywood Station, walk to Lankershim / Chandler, then take the line 154 bus to Oxnard / Van Nuys. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Oxnard / Van Nuys via Vermont / Los Feliz, Argyle / Hollywood, Hollywood / Vine Station, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 1h 20m.

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