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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 25m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 15.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatorycar car 15.8 mi
    33 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    1h 47m
    $4–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    33 min
    $65–80

  5. Line 1 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Sunset / Vermontbus bus 2
    1h 54m
    $3–7

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

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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