Explore the Wonders of the Griffith Observatory

Getting There

• Public Transit

  Start your journey by locating the nearest bus stop in Glendale. You can use the Metro Bus Line 180 or 181. Board the bus heading towards the 'North Hollywood' direction. Stay on the bus for approximately 30 minutes. Disembark at the 'Griffith Park - Vermont Ave & Los Feliz Blvd' stop. From there, walk north on Vermont Avenue for about a quarter of a mile until you reach the entrance to Griffith Park. Follow the signs for Griffith Observatory, which is approximately a 20-minute walk uphill through the park.

• Walking

  If you're already in a central area of Glendale, such as the Glendale Galleria, you can walk to Griffith Observatory. Begin by heading west on Colorado Street. Turn left onto Maryland Avenue and continue until you reach Los Feliz Boulevard. Turn right on Los Feliz Boulevard and follow it as it curves into the entrance of Griffith Park. Once inside the park, follow the paths leading to Griffith Observatory, which is approximately a 2-mile walk uphill.

• Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app and set your destination to 'Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027.' The driver will take you directly to the observatory. Depending on traffic, the ride should take around 20-30 minutes from central Glendale.