How to get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, light rail and subway?

From Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Expo Park / USC Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 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 Blvd & Vermont Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus, light rail and subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

65min$2.10
Light Rail - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound to Beachwood & Westshire
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave
    ID 2016
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.34 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, light rail and subway via E LINE, B LINE and 217

To get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Expo Park / USC Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 217 bus from Vermont / Prospect station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus, light rail and subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

65min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 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 / Prospect
    ID 2903
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Expo Park / USC Station, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 9.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus, light rail and subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Expo Park / USC Station) and destination (Griffith Observatory), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by bus, light rail and subway via E LINE, B LINE and 217

To get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Expo Park / USC Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 217 bus from Vermont / Prospect station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus, light rail and subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

65min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 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 / Prospect
    ID 2903
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Subway line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Expo Park / USC Station and Griffith Observatory?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by light rail, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Expo Park / USC Station in Exposition Park and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by light rail, subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Expo Park / USC Station to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Expo Park / USC Station in Exposition Park.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Expo Park / USC Station and Griffith Observatory?

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

  • When is the first bus from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The first bus from Expo Park / USC Station in Exposition Park to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is USC - Westwood. It leaves the Figueroa / Exposition stop at 4:40 PM.

  • How much is the total light rail, subway and bus fare from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.

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