There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 41m$42–61Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatorycar 113.8 mi
2h$21–30Fly, subway, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus
3h 6m$145–587
Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Griffith Observatory is 125 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Palm Springs to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2743+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
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