There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 59m$20–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$36–86Drive 119 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Griffith Observatorycar 119 mi
2h 14m$22–32Line 30 bus, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
4h 58m$172–484Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 8m$22–46
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory by bus, tram, subway, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Griffith Observatory via San Diego and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between La Jolla and Griffith Observatory is 127 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Griffith Observatory is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory.
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