There are 4 ways to get from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory by bus, taxi, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ramona / Main to 5th / Flowerbus 487/489
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus Observatory/Los Feliz
1h 29m$5–8Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatorycar 15.6 mi
26 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatorytaxi 15.6 mi
26 min$70–90Line 78 bus, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus
1h 41m$5–8
San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Ramona / Main and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between San Gabriel and Griffith Observatory is 23 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Ramona / Main station.
San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Flower station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from San Gabriel to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2818+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between San Gabriel, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ramona / Main to Griffith Observatory via 5th / Flower, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ramona / Main to 5th / Flower
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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
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