How to get from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory - Bus Schedule

The 51 bus from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 51 bus from 7th / Maple 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

69min$2.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from 7th / Maple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th / Maple
    ID 1220
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Flower
    ID 15746
    6 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
    10 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 to Beachwood & Westshire
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Hillhurst
    ID 3049
    5 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 Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Los Angeles Downtown (Station), Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 8.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) 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 Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 51, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Downtown (Station) 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 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory?

    The 51 bus line goes from 7th / Maple station near Los Angeles Downtown (Station) 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 Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Downtown (Station) in Downtown and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the 7th / Maple stop near Los Angeles Downtown (Station) in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Los Angeles Downtown (Station) 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 Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory?

    The first subway from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) in Downtown to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Pershing Square Station at 9:14 PM.

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

    The ride from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.

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