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How to get fromHilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatoryby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    1h 45m
    $5–8

  2. Line 7 bus, line 207 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Civic Center Mb to Western Nb & Wilshire Fsbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Western / Wilshire to Western / Franklinbus bus 207
    2h 2m
    $2–3

  3. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus Observatory/Los Feliz
    1h 47m
    $4–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 17.9 mi
    29 min
    $70–90

  5. Drive 17.9 mi

    1. Drive from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatorycar car 17.9 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  6. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermontbus bus 720
    2h 2m
    $5–8

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by foot, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory via 5th / Colorado, Santa Monica / Vermont, Vermont / Santa Monica, Sunset / Vermont, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 1h 47m.

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