There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory by train, bus, 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 16m$13–19Line 83 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
5h 8m$8–13Drive 59.5 mi
- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatorycar 59.5 mi
1h 12m$11–16Train via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 18m$34–54
Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory is to line 83 bus and bus which costs $8 - $13 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Niguel-Crown Valley and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Broadway / 7th, Vermont / Santa Monica and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
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 16m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Griffith Observatory is 63 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 5h 8m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niguel-Crown Valley to Griffith Observatory via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Vermont / Santa Monica, Sunset / Vermont, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area 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 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Griffith Observatory.
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