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

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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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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    3h 52m
    $27–44

  2. Drive 127.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Griffith Observatorycar car 127.3 mi
    2h 20m
    $24–34

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 53m
    $44–89

  4. Fly, subway, bus

    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
    $164–790

  5. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 42m
    $43–61

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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 $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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