There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 8m$24–51Drive 119 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Griffith Observatorycar 119 mi
2h 14m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m$46–96Line 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$162–824Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
6h 5m$24–41
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
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 Greyhound Bus Stop and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
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 16m.
The distance between La Jolla and Griffith Observatory is 141 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 via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop which takes 5h 8m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from La Jolla to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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 via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop which takes 5h 8m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Greyhound 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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