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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatoryby bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus
    1h 32m
    $11–19

  2. Drive 17.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatorycar car 17.6 mi
    34 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, tram, subway

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Metro Transit Center Bay 2bus bus
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    4. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    1h 53m
    $7–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    34 min
    $75–90

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Griffith Observatoryrideshare rideshare 17.6 mi
    34 min
    $45–65

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar280Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Griffith Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Vermont / Sunset Station, walk to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, take the bus to Griffith Observatory, then walk to Griffith Observatory. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Griffith Observatory via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr in around 1h 53m.

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