How to get from Whittier to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From Whittier to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Whittier to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 40 bus from Beverly / Norwalk station to Hill/3rd 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $1.45. The bus and subway schedule from Whittier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

110min$1.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Beverly / Norwalk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly / Norwalk
    ID 4000
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 Beverly Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill/3rd
    ID 40128
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    ID 80212
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr
    ID 2030
    13 min
  • 10
    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 Whittier to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Whittier, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 19.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whittier 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 Whittier to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus and subway schedule from Whittier to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Whittier) 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 Whittier to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 40, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Whittier to Griffith Observatory?

    The 40 bus line goes from Beverly / Norwalk station near Whittier in Los Angeles to Hill/3rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Hill/3rd station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The total travel time between Whittier in Los Angeles and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Beverly / Norwalk stop near Whittier in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hill/3rd stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Whittier to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Whittier to Griffith Observatory costs $1.45.

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