How to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory - Bus Schedule

The 344 bus from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory runs from 4:57 AM to 8:50 PM, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 344 bus from Hawthorne / Vallon station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus and finally take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Rancho Palos Verdes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

159min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 344344
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Hawthorne / Vallon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne / Vallon
    ID 2418
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    56 min
  • 4
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    950 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    ID 65300042
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    2.03 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Rancho Palos Verdes, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 36.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus and subway schedule from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rancho Palos Verdes) and destination (Griffith Observatory), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 344, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rancho Palos Verdes and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory?

    The 344 bus line goes from Hawthorne / Vallon station near Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harbor Gateway Transit Center station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rancho Palos Verdes to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the 344 bus from the Hawthorne / Vallon stop near Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rancho Palos Verdes and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Gateway Transit Center station, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Rancho Palos Verdes to Griffith Observatory costs $1.75.

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