How to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop station to Gateway Plaza & Union Station 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 55 min. The bus and subway schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

115min
Bus - FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATIONFLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Los Angeles Airport LAX
  • 2
    Bus - FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATIONFLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
    Union Station Flyaway- Patsaouras Bus Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    80 yd • 1 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
    16 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 Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Los Angeles Airport LAX, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 28.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX 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 Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport LAX 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 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory?

    The FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus line goes from Gateway Plaza & Union Station near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Union Station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Los Angeles Airport LAX to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus from the Gateway Plaza & Union Station near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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