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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Griffith Observatory by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Drbus bus
    3h 47m
    $56–348

  2. Bus via North Hollywood Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0800
    7h 23m
    $63–94

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 43m
    $236–363

  4. Drive  335.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Griffith Observatorycar car 335.3 mi
    5h 47m
    $58–83

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - 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
    4h 16m
    $112–672

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4h 43m
    $57–338

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    4h 57m
    $139–406

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    5h 36m
    $56–324

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $316–772

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, subway

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    6h 30m
    $526–840

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Jose
    10h 35m
    $80–106

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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