How to get from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station by bus and subway?

From Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station by bus and subway

To get from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station in Downtown, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the DASH bus from West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr station to Griffith Observatory station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH bus and finally take the B LINE subway from Vermont / Sunset Station station to Pershing Square Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $0.70. The bus and subway schedule from Griffith Observatory may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pershing Square Metro Station on the Moovit app.

64min$0.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - DASHDASH
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Pershing Square Metro Station
Leaves from West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr
    ID 2030
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Observatory
    ID 2019
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Southbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    ID 80212
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pershing Square Metro Station
    Walk to
    Pershing Square Metro Station
    500 S Hill St
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station

The distance between Griffith Observatory, Downtown and Pershing Square Metro Station, Downtown is approximately 8.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downtown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station

To check the bus and subway schedule from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Griffith Observatory) and destination (Pershing Square Metro Station), 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 Pershing Square Metro Station?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Bus line DASH, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith Observatory and Pershing Square Metro Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station?

    The DASH bus line goes from West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park to Griffith Observatory station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Griffith Observatory station near Pershing Square Metro Station in Downtown.

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

    The total travel time between Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park and Pershing Square Metro Station in Downtown by bus and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith Observatory to get to Pershing Square Metro Station?

    Get on the DASH bus from the West Observatory Rd & Mt. Hollywood Dr stop near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith Observatory and Pershing Square Metro Station?

    Get off the bus at the Griffith Observatory station, which is closest to Pershing Square Metro Station in Downtown.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station?

    The ride from Griffith Observatory to Pershing Square Metro Station costs $0.70.

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