How to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus?

From Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Temple St. & Hill St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 92 bus and finally take the 296 bus from Glendale / Waverly station to Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

130min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - 9292
Bus - 296296
Walk to Griffith Park
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St. & Hill St.
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St. & Hill St.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale / Waverly
    ID 2213
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Burbank Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Park / Crystal Springs
    ID 18110
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Park
    Walk to
    Griffith Park
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus via 4, 217 and 296

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS station to Santa Monica/Fairfax station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 217 bus and finally take the 296 bus from Riverside / Los Feliz station to Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

129min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 217217
Bus - 296296
Walk to Griffith Park
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd.
    ID 3497
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Riverside
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside / Los Feliz
    ID 16
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Burbank Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Park / Crystal Springs
    ID 18110
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Park
    Walk to
    Griffith Park
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Griffith Park

The distance between Santa Monica and Griffith Park is approximately 23.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus via 4, 217 and 296

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS station to Santa Monica/Fairfax station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 217 bus and finally take the 296 bus from Riverside / Los Feliz station to Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

129min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 217217
Bus - 296296
Walk to Griffith Park
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd.
    ID 3497
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / Riverside
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside / Los Feliz
    ID 16
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Burbank Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Park / Crystal Springs
    ID 18110
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Griffith Park
    Walk to
    Griffith Park
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line 92, Bus line 296.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 217, Bus line 296.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Griffith Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Griffith Park?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Downtown Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Los Angeles station near Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Griffith Park by bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Griffith Park?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Griffith Park?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Los Angeles stop, which is closest to Griffith Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica to Griffith Park?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Griffith Park costs $1.60.

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