How to get from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Figueroa / Olympic station to Figueroa / 7th station. Next, 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 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from L.A. Live may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

56min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Figueroa / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Olympic
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    ID 65300042
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    2800 E Observatory Ave
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory

The distance between L.A. Live, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 7.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from L.A. Live 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 L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between L.A. Live and Griffith Observatory?

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

  • Which bus line goes from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory?

    The EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus line goes from Figueroa / Olympic station near L.A. Live in Downtown to Figueroa / 7th station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Figueroa / 7th station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between L.A. Live in Downtown and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near L.A. Live to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from the Figueroa / Olympic stop near L.A. Live in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between L.A. Live and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the bus at the Figueroa / 7th station, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • When is the first subway from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory?

    The first subway from L.A. Live in Downtown to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the 7th Street / Metro Center station at 9:16 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from L.A. Live to Griffith Observatory costs $1.75.

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