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

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

To get from McAr Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Figueroa / 23rd station to Figueroa / 7th 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from McAr Downtown Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

71min$2.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Figueroa / 23rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    ID 65300042
    5 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 McAr Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory

The distance between McAr Downtown Los Angeles, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 8.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from McAr 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 McAr Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between McAr 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 11 min.

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

    The EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus line goes from Figueroa / 23rd station near McAr Downtown Los Angeles in Historic South-Central to Figueroa / 7th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Figueroa / 7th station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The total travel time between McAr Downtown Los Angeles in Historic South-Central and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by bus and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from the Figueroa / 23rd stop near McAr Downtown Los Angeles in Historic South-Central.

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

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

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

    The ride from McAr Downtown Los Angeles to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.

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