There are 4 ways to get from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, subway, bus
best- Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus
1h 46m$7–10Drive 18.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatorycar 18.3 mi
26 min$4–5Line 268 bus, bus, line 180 bus
- Take the bus from Sierra Madre / Baldwin to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus 268
- Take the bus from Allen Ave & Corson St to Colorado Blvd & Lake Avebus 10
- Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Felizbus 180
2h 14m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatorytaxi 18.3 mi
26 min$70–90
Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory by bus, tram, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Sierra Madre / Baldwin and arriving at Vermont / Los Feliz via Allen Ave & Corson St and Colorado / Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Sierra Madre and Griffith Observatory is 26 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory without a car is to tram and subway and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sierra Madre / Baldwin station.
Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Sierra Madre Villa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Sierra Madre to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2555+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Sierra Madre, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sierra Madre / Baldwin to Griffith Observatory via Sierra Madre Villa Station, Sierra Madre Villa Station, Allen Station, Allen Ave & Corson St, Colorado Blvd & Lake Ave, Colorado / Lake, and Vermont / Los Feliz in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatory
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sierra Madre / Baldwin to Sierra Madre Villa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Allen Ave & Corson St to Colorado Blvd & Lake Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Feliz
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 626-744-4094
- Website
- cityofpasadena.net
Bus from Allen Ave & Corson St to Colorado Blvd & Lake Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cityofpasadena.net
- Seniors 60+ or Disabled persons
- $1
- Youth grades K-12
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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