There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Griffith Observatory by bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car
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Line 180 bus
best- Take the bus from Colorado / Raymond to Vermont / Los Felizbus 180
1h 18m$1–2Tram, subway
- Take the tram from Memorial Park 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 26m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasadena to Griffith Observatorytaxi 12.2 mi
20 min$50–65Drive 12.2 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Griffith Observatorycar 12.2 mi
20 min$3–4
Pasadena to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Griffith Observatory is to line 180 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Griffith Observatory is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colorado / Raymond and arriving at Vermont / Los Feliz. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Pasadena and Griffith Observatory is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Griffith Observatory without a car is to line 180 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $1 - $2.
The line 180 bus from Colorado / Raymond to Vermont / Los Feliz takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Pasadena to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Colorado / Raymond station.
Pasadena to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Memorial Park Station.
Pasadena to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Vermont / Los Feliz station.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Colorado / Raymond to Vermont / Los Feliz every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 54 min.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Colorado / Raymond to Vermont / Los Feliz
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Griffith Observatory is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Pasadena to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2838+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.


