There are 4 ways to get from West Covina to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Baldwin Park to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Sunset Stationsubway Metro B Line
1h 39m$10–16Drive 25.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Covina to Griffith Observatorycar 25.5 mi
31 min$5–7Line 707 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd to Griffith Observatorybus
1h 50m$6–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Covina to Griffith Observatorytaxi 25.5 mi
31 min$100–130
West Covina to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Covina to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from West Covina to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from West Covina to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W and arriving at Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station - Upper Level and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from West Covina to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Baldwin Park and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between West Covina and Griffith Observatory is 27 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Covina to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 39m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from West Covina to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
West Covina to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W station.
West Covina to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Baldwin Park station.
West Covina to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between West Covina, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Baldwin Park to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
West Covina to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Covina to Griffith Observatory is 26 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from West Covina to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2396+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.







