How to get from California Science Center to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From California Science Center to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from California Science Center to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the E LINE subway from Expo Park / USC Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from California Science Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

73min$2.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    11 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 California Science Center to Griffith Observatory

The distance between California Science Center, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 10.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Science Center 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 California Science Center to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct subway between California Science Center and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from California Science Center to Griffith Observatory?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Expo Park / USC Station near California Science Center in Exposition Park to 7th Street / Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 7th Street / Metro Center station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from California Science Center to Griffith Observatory by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between California Science Center in Exposition Park and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near California Science Center to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Expo Park / USC Station near California Science Center in Exposition Park.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between California Science Center and Griffith Observatory?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from California Science Center to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from California Science Center to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.

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