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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Griffith Observatoryby plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Griffith Observatory by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, subway, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - 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 Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    2h 57m
    $174–649

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 55m
    $21–41

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 2m
    $38–91

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Griffith Observatoryrideshare rideshare 127.8 mi
    2h 22m

  5. Drive 127.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Griffith Observatorycar car 127.8 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–34

  6. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 40m
    $22–41

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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