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 6 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

66min$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 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$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 66 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.

Public transit stations close to Expo Park / USC Station

Expo Park / USC Station is located at Expo Park / USC Station, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is Exposition Blvd & Trousdale Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Expo Park / USC Station:

  • Exposition Blvd & Trousdale Pkwy
  • Exposition / University
  • Exposition / Trousdale

Public transit stations close to Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park

Griffith Observatory is located at West Observatory Road, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr.

Subway stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Train stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • Glendale Amtrak
  • Glendale Metrolink

Bus stations close to Griffith Observatory:

  • West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr
  • W. Observatory Road (Drop-Off Only)
  • Greek Theater

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 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$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 66 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 66 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 6 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 6 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.

  • 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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