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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 in Griffith Park, La, take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, take the 96 bus from Main / Cesar E Chavez station to Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

136min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - 9696
Walk to Griffith Park
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Cesar E Chavez
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Burbank Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Park / Crystal Springs
    ID 18110
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Griffith Park
    Walk to
    Griffith Park
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park in Griffith Park, La, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Historic Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Hill / Alpine station to Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

113min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 9090
Bus - 9696
Walk to Griffith Park
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Alpine
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Burbank Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Park / Crystal Springs
    ID 18110
    28 min
  • 9
    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, Griffith Park, La and Griffith Park, Griffith Park, La is approximately 25.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 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, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Griffith Park, La and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to Griffith Park, Griffith Park, La

Griffith Park is located at Griffith Park, Griffith Park, La and the nearest public transit station is Hollywood / Western Station.

Subway stations close to Griffith Park:

  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Train stations close to Griffith Park:

  • Burbank
  • Glendale Metrolink
  • Glendale Amtrak

From Santa Monica to Griffith Park by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Griffith Park in Griffith Park, La, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Historic Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Hill / Alpine station to Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

113min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 9090
Bus - 9696
Walk to Griffith Park
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Alpine
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Burbank Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Park / Crystal Springs
    ID 18110
    28 min
  • 9
    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 136 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 90, Bus line 96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 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 LA Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown LA Express station near Griffith Park in Griffith Park, La.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and Griffith Park in Griffith Park, La by bus is about 2 hr 16 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 LA Express stop, which is closest to Griffith Park in Griffith Park, La.

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

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