There are 3 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 15m$13–19Drive 59.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatorycar 59.1 mi
1h 13m$11–16Train via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 17m$21–43
Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Griffith Observatory is 63 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2396+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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