There are 5 ways to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- 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
2h 11m$9–16Line 59 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m$15–31Drive 48.1 mi
- Drive from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatorycar 48.1 mi
1h 3m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatorytaxi 48.1 mi
1h 3m$180–230Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
3h 47m$13–20
University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
The distance between University of California, Irvine and Griffith Observatory is 52 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 11m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2236+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between University of California, Irvine, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory. However, you can walk to Irvine, take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Vermont / Sunset Station, walk to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, take the bus to Griffith Observatory, then walk to Griffith Observatory. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory via Campus-University Center, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatory
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $180–230
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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