How to get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by bus?

From Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by bus

To get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 7 bus from 4th St & Civic Center Dr station to Pico Blvd & Fairfax Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 217 bus and finally take the DASH bus from Vermont / Melbourne 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 schedule from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

110min$1.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - 217217
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from 4th St & Civic Center Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Civic Center Dr
    ID 004CVCSM
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Wilshire/Western Station D Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pico Blvd & Fairfax Ave
    ID 2312
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Pico
    ID 4977
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont / Melbourne
    ID 7088
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Melbourne
    ID 7088
    10 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
    10 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 Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 17.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 217, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory?

    The 7 bus line goes from 4th St & Civic Center Dr station near Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites in Santa Monica to Pico Blvd & Fairfax Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pico Blvd & Fairfax Ave station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The total travel time between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites in Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the 7 bus from the 4th St & Civic Center Dr stop near Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites in Santa Monica.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pico Blvd & Fairfax Ave stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory costs $1.45.

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