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

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    1h 30m
    $5–8

  2. Line 1 bus, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 2
    2h
    $3–7

  3. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Vermontbus bus 720 / ...
    1h 59m
    $4–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    29 min
    $70–90

  5. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatorycar car 18.2 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

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

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Griffith Park, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, 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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