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How to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory by bus?

From La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory by bus

To get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La, take the 20 bus from Wilshire / Curson station to Wilshire / Western station. Next, take the 207 bus from Western / Wilshire station to Western / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 207207
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Wilshire / Curson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Curson
    ID 2449
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dwtn LA - 6th - Main
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Franklin
    ID 16546
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory by bus via DASH and 780

To get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La, take the DASH bus from Wilshire Blvd & Curson (Westbound) station to Fairfax Ave & 6th (Northbound) station. Next, take the 780 bus from Fairfax / 6th station to Hollywood / Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - 780780
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Wilshire Blvd & Curson (Westbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire Blvd & Curson (Westbound)
    ID 2306
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Cedars-Sinai
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax Ave & 6th (Northbound)
    ID 2309
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / 6th
    ID 4974
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Pasadena City College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollywood / Western
    ID 2493
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory

The distance between La Brea Tar Pits, Griffith Park, La and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, La is approximately 8.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, La

Griffith Observatory is located at West Observatory Road, Griffith Park, La and the nearest public transit station is Griffith Observatory.

Subway stations close to Griffith Observatory:

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

Train stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Glendale Metrolink

Bus stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Vermont / Los Feliz
  • Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave
  • Los Feliz / Vermont

Alternative route from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory by bus via DASH and 780

To get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La, take the DASH bus from Wilshire Blvd & Curson (Westbound) station to Fairfax Ave & 6th (Northbound) station. Next, take the 780 bus from Fairfax / 6th station to Hollywood / Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - 780780
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Wilshire Blvd & Curson (Westbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire Blvd & Curson (Westbound)
    ID 2306
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Cedars-Sinai
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax Ave & 6th (Northbound)
    ID 2309
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / 6th
    ID 4974
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Pasadena City College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollywood / Western
    ID 2493
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 207.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Bus line 780.

  • Is there a direct bus between La Brea Tar Pits and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory?

    The 20 bus line goes from Wilshire / Curson station near La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles to Dwtn LA - 6th - Main station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dwtn LA - 6th - Main station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La.

  • How long does it take to travel from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory by bus?

    The total travel time between La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near La Brea Tar Pits to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Wilshire / Curson stop near La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between La Brea Tar Pits and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the bus at the Dwtn LA - 6th - Main stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La.

  • When is the last bus from La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Observatory?

    The last bus from La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, La is the Hollywood/Vine Station - La Cienega Station via Hollywood - Fairfax line. It leaves the Fairfax / 6th stop at 3:59 PM.

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