How to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Expo / Western station. Next, take the 207 bus from Western / Exposition station to Western / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

116min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 207207
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 140932
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Franklin
    ID 16546
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Santa Monica Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 207 bus from Western / Santa Monica station to Western / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

114min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 44
Bus - 207207
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd
    ID 2145
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Sepulveda
    ID 14424
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 14436
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Santa Monica
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Franklin
    ID 16546
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Santa Monica, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 19.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory

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

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From Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Santa Monica Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 207 bus from Western / Santa Monica station to Western / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

114min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 44
Bus - 207207
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd
    ID 2145
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Sepulveda
    ID 14424
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 14436
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Santa Monica
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Franklin
    ID 16546
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 207.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 4, Bus line 207.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Atlantic Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Atlantic Sta. station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory costs $1.75.

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