How to get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by subway?

From Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by subway

To get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the E LINE subway from Expo Park / USC Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center station. Next, take the B LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

62min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 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
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.64 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the E LINE subway from Expo Park / USC Station station to Expo / Western station. Next, take the 207 bus from Western / Exposition station to Western / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 207207
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 140932
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Franklin
    ID 16546
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.38 mi • 29 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 10.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory

To check the 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 subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway schedules.

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

To get from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the E LINE subway from Expo Park / USC Station station to Expo / Western station. Next, take the 207 bus from Western / Exposition station to Western / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Expo Park / USC Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 207207
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Expo Park / USC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 140932
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Franklin
    ID 16546
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.38 mi • 29 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 62 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line B LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 207.

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

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

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory by subway?

    The total travel time between Expo Park / USC Station in Exposition Park and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by subway is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center station, 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 Westwood - Exposition Park. It leaves the Figueroa / Exposition stop at 5:40 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Expo Park / USC Station to Griffith Observatory costs $1.75.

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