How to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train?

From University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train

To get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 59 bus from Campus-University Center station to East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from University of California, Irvine may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

175min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Campus-University Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Brea Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    53 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    18 min
  • 9
    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 University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory

The distance between University of California, Irvine, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 55.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between University of California, Irvine and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory?

    The 59 bus line goes from Campus-University Center station near University of California, Irvine in Irvine to East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between University of California, Irvine in Irvine and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near University of California, Irvine to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Campus-University Center stop near University of California, Irvine in Irvine.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University of California, Irvine and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the bus at the East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from University of California, Irvine to Griffith Observatory costs $2.00.

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