What is the cheapest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park?

The cheapest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park is to line 217 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park?

The fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between La Brea Tar Pits and Griffith Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fairfax / Wilshire and arriving at Los Feliz / Riverside. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park?

The distance between La Brea Tar Pits and Griffith Park is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park without a car?

The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park without a car is to subway and bus which takes 51 min and costs $2 - $6.

How long does it take to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park bus from?

La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fairfax / Wilshire station.

Where does the La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park bus arrive?

La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Los Feliz / Riverside station.

Can I drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park?

Yes, the driving distance between La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park is 8 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park.

Where can I stay near Griffith Park?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Griffith Park.

La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Wilshire / Fairfax Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus
51 min
$3–6
Line 217 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fairfax / Wilshire to Los Feliz / Riversidebus 217
1h 7m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatorytaxi 8.4 mi
19 min
$35–45
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatorycar 8.4 mi
19 min
$2–3

La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park by foot, subway, and bus

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51 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA and Griffith Park, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Fairfax / Wilshire to Los Feliz / Riverside every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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