How to get from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train?

From Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the DASH bus from Vermont / Sunset station to West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Santa Barbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

242min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr
    ID 2030
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Santa Barbara, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 112.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Barbara) and destination (Griffith Observatory), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Union Station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Griffith Observatory by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara in Los Angeles and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by train, subway and bus is about 4 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the train at the Union Station, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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