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How to get fromSanta Monica State Beach to Griffith Observatoryby tram, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center 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 4m
    $5–8

  2. Line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Wilshire Ns to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Nsbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 2
    2h 16m
    $3–7

  3. Drive  19 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica State Beach to Griffith Observatorycar car 19 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica State Beach to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 19 mi
    30 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 720 bus, line 204 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 6th to Wilshire / Vermontbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vermont / Wilshire to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 204 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus
    2h 16m
    $4–8

Santa Monica State Beach to Griffith Observatory by foot and bus

Calendar283Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica State Beach to Griffith Observatory via 4Th Nb & Wilshire Ns, Westwood Nb & Weyburn Ns, Le Conte / Westwood, Sunset / Vermont, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2h 16m.

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