How to Travel from

Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Santa Monica Pier Griffith Park

Cheapest

By car (37 km)

25 min

37 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

25 min

37 km.

from $2.01

Bus (Line 2 bus)

1 h 59 min

22 km.

from $5.54

Bus (Line 33 bus)

2 h 33 min

22 km.

from $5.15

Train operators

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:

+1-323-466-3876

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metro.net

Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.59–$2.03

Bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Sunset

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Bus from Main / Cesar E Chavez to Riverside

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.03

Bus operators

Big Blue Bus

Phone:

+1 310-451-5444

Website:

bigbluebus.com

Bus from 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns to Westwood

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.15–$1.53

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park is to line 33 bus and line 96 bus which costs $3.46 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4.13 - $5.98 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park. However, there are services departing from 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns and arriving at Vermont Cnyn Rd & Commonwealth Cnyn Dr via Le Conte / Westwood and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Griffith Park is 35 km. The road distance is 37.3 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park without a car is to tram which takes 1h 32m and costs $3.48 - $6.52 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at Westwood Nb & Le Conte Ns station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park is 37 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park.

Where can I stay near Griffith Park?

There are 2918+ hotels available in Griffith Park. Prices start at $86.27 per night.

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California, on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with a close view of the Hollywood Sign and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. It is named after its benefactor, Griffith J. Griffith. Admission has been free since the observatory's opening in 1935, in accordance with the benefactor's will.

Dodger Stadium

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a full-service cemetery, funeral home, crematory, and cultural events center which regularly hosts community events such as live music and summer movie screenings. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California and is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hollywood. It was founded in 1899 as Hollywood Cemetery, and starting in 1939 was known as Hollywood Memorial Park, until 1998, when it was given its current name. The studios of Paramount Pictures are located at the south end of the same block, on 40 acres (16 ha) that were once an undeveloped part of the cemetery.

Four ways to Travel from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park

Transport providers

Train operators

Metro Los Angeles

Bus operators

Big Blue Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

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

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

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park without a car?

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park bus from?

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park bus arrive?

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Park?

Where can I stay near Griffith Park?