How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Griffith Observatoryby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatory by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus Observatory/Los Feliz
1h 41m
$5–8
Line 1 bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Sunset / Vermontbus 2
2h 11m
$3–7
Line 720 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermontbus 720 / ...
2h 10m
$4–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatorytaxi 18.2 mi
29 min
$70–90
Drive 18.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatorycar 18.2 mi
29 min
$4–5

Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatory by foot, tram, subway, and bus

336Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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