How to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory - Subway Schedule

The B LINE subway from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-4 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Hollywood / Western Station station. Next, take the 180 bus from Hollywood / Western station to Los Feliz / Hillhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Los Angeles Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

65min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 180180
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Western
    ID 2493
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Hillhurst
    ID 3049
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Union Station to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 10.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Union 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 Union Station to Griffith Observatory

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 180.

  • Is there a direct subway between Los Angeles Union Station and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Hollywood / Western Station near Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown to Hollywood / Western station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hollywood / Western station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

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

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Los Angeles Union Station to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Hollywood / Western Station near Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Los Angeles Union Station and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the subway at the Hollywood / Western stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • When is the first subway from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The first subway from Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Union Station at 9:10 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Los Angeles Union Station to Griffith Observatory costs $1.75.

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