There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena 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 16m$5–8Drive 11.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatorycar 11.4 mi
21 min$3Bus, line 180 bus
- Take the bus from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave to Lake Ave & Colorado Blvdbus 20cc
- Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Vermont / Los Felizbus 180
2h$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatorytaxi 11.4 mi
21 min$45–60
South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Vermont / Los Feliz via Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave and Colorado / Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between South Pasadena and Griffith Observatory is 17 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory without a car is to tram and subway and bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Pasadena Transit, depart from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave station.
South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Pasadena Transit, arrive at Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from South Pasadena to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2617+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Griffith Observatory via Fair Oaks / Glenarm, Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave, Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd, Colorado / Lake, and Vermont / Los Feliz in around 2h.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- +1 626-744-4094
- Website
- cityofpasadena.net
Bus from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave to Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cityofpasadena.net
- Seniors 60+ or Disabled persons
- $1
- Youth grades K-12
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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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