How to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus?

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 55 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

115min$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

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus via 1, 4 and 217

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 217 bus from Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd. station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

117min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 44
Bus - 217217
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/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd.
    ID 3497
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 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 15.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

Public transit stations close to Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park

Griffith Observatory is located at West Observatory Road, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is Vermont Canyon Rd (Greek Theater).

Subway stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Train stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Glendale Amtrak
  • Glendale Metrolink

Bus stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Vermont Canyon Rd (Greek Theater)
  • West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr
  • Griffith Observatory

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory by bus via 1, 4 and 217

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 217 bus from Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd. station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

117min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 44
Bus - 217217
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/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd.
    ID 3497
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 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 115 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 4, Bus line 207.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 4, Bus line 217.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory?

    The 1 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to UCLA station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UCLA station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the UCLA stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The ride from Santa Monica to Griffith Observatory costs $1.60.

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