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

From Union Station to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Vermont / Sunset Station station. Next, take the 217 bus from Vermont / Prospect station to Los Feliz / Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

58min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Prospect
    ID 2903
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Vermont
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway via B LINE and DASH

To get from Union Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Vermont / Sunset Station station. Next, take the DASH bus from Vermont / Sunset station to Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

58min$2.10
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound to Beachwood & Westshire
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave
    ID 2016
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.34 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Union Station, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 8.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Griffith Park and the nearest public transit station is Los Angeles Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Los Angeles Union Station
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

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 Griffith Observatory.

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:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway via B LINE and DASH

To get from Union Station to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to Vermont / Sunset Station station. Next, take the DASH bus from Vermont / Sunset station to Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

58min$2.10
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound to Beachwood & Westshire
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave
    ID 2016
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    West Observatory Road
    1.34 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct subway between 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 58 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by subway and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the B LINE subway from the North Hollywood Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown.

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

    Get off the subway at the Vermont / Sunset Station stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • When is the last bus from Union Station to Griffith Observatory?

    The last bus from Union Station in Downtown to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is the Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Santa Monica Bl line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Broadway stop at 6:49 PM.

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

    The first subway from Union Station in Downtown to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Union Station station at 4:02 PM.

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

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

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