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How to get fromVan Nuys to Griffith Observatoryby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus bus
    1h 13m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 13.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Griffith Observatorycar car 13.7 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Griffith Observatorytaxi taxi 13.7 mi
    23 min
    $55–70

Van Nuys to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Van Nuys to Griffith Observatory. However, you can take the line 237 bus to Chandler / Lankershim, walk to North Hollywood Station, 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 then take the taxi to Griffith Observatory.

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