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How to get from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo by bus?

From Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo by bus

To get from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 166 bus from Nordhoff / Balboa station to Osborne / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 294 bus and finally take the 296 bus from 1st / Olive station to La Zoo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Balboa & Nordhoff may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles Zoo on the Moovit app.

98min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 166166
Bus - 294294
Bus - 296296
Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
Leaves from Nordhoff / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordhoff / Balboa
    ID 12505
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Sun Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne / San Fernando
    ID 12628
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando / Osborne
    ID 14212
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 294294
    Wait for bus
    294
    Burbank Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Olive
    ID 11813
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Olive
    ID 4642
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Lincoln - Cypress Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Zoo
    ID 12591
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
    Walk to
    Los Angeles Zoo
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo by bus via 166, 294 and 12

To get from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 166 bus from Nordhoff / Balboa station to Osborne / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 294 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Downtown Burbank Station station to Flower at Sonora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The bus schedule from Balboa & Nordhoff may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles Zoo on the Moovit app.

124min$3.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 166166
Bus - 294294
Bus - 1212
Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
Leaves from Nordhoff / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordhoff / Balboa
    ID 12505
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Sun Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne / San Fernando
    ID 12628
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando / Osborne
    ID 14212
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 294294
    Wait for bus
    294
    Burbank Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burbank Station
    ID 30003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Burbank Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower at Sonora
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
    Walk to
    Los Angeles Zoo
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo

The distance between Balboa & Nordhoff, Griffith Park and Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park is approximately 18.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo

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

Alternative route from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo by bus via 166, 294 and 12

To get from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 166 bus from Nordhoff / Balboa station to Osborne / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 294 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Downtown Burbank Station station to Flower at Sonora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The bus schedule from Balboa & Nordhoff may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles Zoo on the Moovit app.

124min$3.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 166166
Bus - 294294
Bus - 1212
Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
Leaves from Nordhoff / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordhoff / Balboa
    ID 12505
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Sun Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne / San Fernando
    ID 12628
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando / Osborne
    ID 14212
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 294294
    Wait for bus
    294
    Burbank Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burbank Station
    ID 30003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Burbank Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower at Sonora
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
    Walk to
    Los Angeles Zoo
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 166, Bus line 294, Bus line 296.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 166, Bus line 294, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balboa & Nordhoff and Los Angeles Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The 166 bus line goes from Nordhoff / Balboa station near Balboa & Nordhoff in Northridge to Sun Valley station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sun Valley station near Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo by bus?

    The total travel time between Balboa & Nordhoff in Northridge and Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park by bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balboa & Nordhoff to get to Los Angeles Zoo?

    Get on the 166 bus from the Nordhoff / Balboa stop near Balboa & Nordhoff in Northridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balboa & Nordhoff and Los Angeles Zoo?

    Get off the bus at the Sun Valley stop, which is closest to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The ride from Balboa & Nordhoff to Los Angeles Zoo costs $1.75.