There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 41m$5–8Line 187 bus, line 180 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave Wbus 187
- Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Felizbus 180
2h 17m$3–8Drive 20.9 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Griffith Observatorycar 20.9 mi
30 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monrovia to Griffith Observatorytaxi 20.9 mi
30 min$80–100
Monrovia to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave and arriving at Vermont / Los Feliz via Colorado / Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Monrovia and Griffith Observatory is 28 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory without a car is to tram and subway which takes 1h 41m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Monrovia to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave station.
Monrovia to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Monrovia Station.
Monrovia to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Griffith Observatory via Colorado / Lake and Vermont / Los Feliz in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.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
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Feliz
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Griffith Observatory is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Monrovia to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2844+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.





