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How to get from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory by bus?

From Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory by bus

To get from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 720 bus from Wilshire & Westwood station to Wilshire / Normandie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 206 bus and finally take the 180 bus from Hollywood / Edgemont station to Los Feliz / Hillhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Westwood/UCLA Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

101min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Bus - 206206
Bus - 180180
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Wilshire & Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire & Westwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown La - 6th - Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Normandie
    ID 5364
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Normandie / Wilshire
    ID 13790
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Vermont - Hollywood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollywood / Edgemont
    ID 2480
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Hillhurst
    ID 3049
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Westwood/UCLA Station, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 14.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westwood/UCLA Station 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 Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus schedule from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Westwood/UCLA Station) 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 720, Bus line 206, Bus line 180.

  • Is there a direct bus between Westwood/UCLA Station and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The 720 bus line goes from Wilshire & Westwood station near Westwood/UCLA Station in Westwood to Wilshire / Normandie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilshire / Normandie station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory by bus?

    The total travel time between Westwood/UCLA Station in Westwood and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Westwood/UCLA Station to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the 720 bus from the Wilshire & Westwood stop near Westwood/UCLA Station in Westwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Westwood/UCLA Station and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the bus at the Wilshire / Normandie stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Westwood/UCLA Station to Griffith Observatory costs $1.75.