How to get from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 93 bus from Hoover / James M Wood station to 7th / Alvarado 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 6 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from MacArthur Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

66min$2.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9393
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Hoover / James M Wood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoover / James M Wood
    ID 17112
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Glendale Galleria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Alvarado
    ID 7377
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    180 yd • 3 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
    8 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 MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory

The distance between MacArthur Park, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 7.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MacArthur Park 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 MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 93, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between MacArthur Park 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 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory?

    The 93 bus line goes from Hoover / James M Wood station near MacArthur Park in Westlake to 7th / Alvarado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 7th / Alvarado station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between MacArthur Park in Westlake and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near MacArthur Park to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the 93 bus from the Hoover / James M Wood stop near MacArthur Park in Westlake.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between MacArthur Park and Griffith Observatory?

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

  • When is the first subway from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory?

    The first subway from MacArthur Park in Westlake to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Westlake / Macarthur Park Station at 9:17 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from MacArthur Park to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.

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