How to get from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the DASH E bus from Los Angeles St & 11th St station to 7th / Flower station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the DASH bus from Vermont / Sunset station to Los Feliz / Hillhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $0.70. The bus and subway schedule from NRS Downtown Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

74min$0.70
Bus - DASH EDASH E
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Los Angeles St & 11th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NRS Downtown Los Angeles
    1018 S Main St (Olympic Avenue)
  • 2
    Bus - DASH EDASH E
    Wait for bus
    DASH E
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Flower
    ID 15746
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    20 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
    10 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 to Beachwood & Westshire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Hillhurst
    ID 3049
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    1.47 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory

The distance between NRS Downtown Los Angeles, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 8.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NRS Downtown Los Angeles 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 NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line DASH E, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between NRS Downtown Los Angeles 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 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory?

    The DASH E bus line goes from 7th / Flower station near NRS Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown to 7th Street / Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 7th Street / Metro Center station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The total travel time between NRS Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NRS Downtown Los Angeles to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the DASH E bus from the 7th / Flower stop near NRS Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown.

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

    Get off the bus at the 7th Street / Metro Center stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • When is the first subway from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory?

    The first subway from NRS Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Pershing Square Station at 9:33 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from NRS Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory costs $0.70.

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