There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 34m$24–48Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Griffith Observatorycar 68.4 mi
1h 18m$13–18Train
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 39m$13–20
San Clemente to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between San Clemente and Griffith Observatory is 74 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
San Clemente to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
San Clemente to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Griffith Observatory is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from San Clemente to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2846+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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