How to get from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach by bus and subway?

Griffith Observatory to Long Beach - Bus Schedule

The DASH bus from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach runs from 10:21 AM to 10:06 PM, with departures every 15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Griffith Observatory to Long Beach by bus and subway

To get from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the DASH bus from Griffith Observatory station to Vermont / Sunset station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.35. The bus and subway schedule from Griffith Observatory may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Long Beach on the Moovit app.

125min$0.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Subway - B LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Griffith Observatory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Griffith Observatory
    ID 2019
    780 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    11 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    1st Street Station
    ID 80153S
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach

The distance between Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 29.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Griffith Observatory) and destination (Long Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Subway line B LINE, Subway line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith Observatory and Long Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach?

    The DASH bus line goes from Griffith Observatory station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park to Vermont / Sunset station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Vermont / Sunset station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith Observatory to get to Long Beach?

    Get on the DASH bus from the Griffith Observatory stop near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith Observatory and Long Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Vermont / Sunset station, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach?

    The ride from Griffith Observatory to Long Beach costs $0.35.

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