There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Griffith Observatory by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
3h 53m$25–42Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 3m$21–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 54m$36–78Drive 127.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Griffith Observatorycar 127.3 mi
2h 20m$24–34Fly, subway, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - 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
2h 55m$164–467
San Diego to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Griffith Observatory is to bus via San Diego which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between San Diego and Griffith Observatory is 134 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from San Diego to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
San Diego to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Griffith Observatory is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Griffith Observatory is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from San Diego to Griffith Observatory.
There are 3387+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.