How to get from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train?

Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory - Train Schedule

The PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory runs from 5:34 AM to 10:34 PM, with departures every 55 min-2 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway and train

To get from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station to 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 2 hr 11 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    80 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr
    ID 2030
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Los Angeles.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Mission San Juan Capistrano Station, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 66.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station 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 Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mission San Juan Capistrano Station) 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.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct train between Mission San Juan Capistrano Station and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station near Mission San Juan Capistrano Station in San Juan Capistrano to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Union Station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to Griffith Observatory by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Mission San Juan Capistrano Station in San Juan Capistrano and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mission San Juan Capistrano Station to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station near Mission San Juan Capistrano Station in San Juan Capistrano.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mission San Juan Capistrano Station and Griffith Observatory?

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

Popular Routes