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How to get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway?

From Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway

To get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to 7th Street / Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the DASH bus from Vermont / Sunset station to W. Observatory Road (Drop-Off Only) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Griffith Observatory on the Moovit app.

89min$2.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Griffith Observatory
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    45 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Sunset Station
    ID 80206S
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Sunset
    ID 3976
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W. Observatory Road (Drop-Off Only)
    ID 2916
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Griffith Observatory
    Walk to
    Griffith Observatory
    2800 E Observatory Ave
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory

The distance between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park is approximately 22.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory

To check the bus and subway schedule from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites) and destination (Griffith Observatory), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct subway between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites and Griffith Observatory?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica station near Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites in Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 7th Street / Metro Center station near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites in Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park by subway and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to get to Griffith Observatory?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Downtown Santa Monica station near Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites and Griffith Observatory?

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center stop, which is closest to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory?

    The ride from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites to Griffith Observatory costs $2.10.