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LADOT Transit

Observatory

Effective April 13, 2019

NOTICE: As of August 5, 2019, DASH Observatory and DASH Los Feliz will be combined into a single route. Please see the DASH Observatory/Los Feliz page for route information

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RIDER ALERTS

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DAYS OF SERVICE

DASH Observatory operates every day of the year, including holidays. LADOT may add additional service during high demand or major holidays. Please check here and/or at the Griffith Observatory website for changes. (Please note: the Griffith Observatory is closed all Mondays, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas.)

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SCHEDULES

NORTHBOUND WEEKDAY

DASH OBSERVATORY NORTHBOUND –  WEEKDAY
(Griffith Observatory Closed Mondays)
 
A
Leaves Vermont/ Sunset Station
B
Greek Theatre
C
Arrives Griffith Observatory
P. M. 12:00 12:10 12:25
P. M. 12:20 12:30 12:45
P. M. 12:40 12:50 1:05
P. M. 1:00 1:10 1:25
P. M. 1:20 1:30 1:45
P. M. 1:40 1:50 2:05
P. M. 2:00 2:10 2:25
P. M. 2:20 2:30 2:45
P. M. 2:40 2:50 3:05
P. M. 3:00 3:10 3:25
P. M. 3:20 3:30 3:45
P. M. 3:40 3:50 4:05
P. M. 4:00 4:10 4:25
P. M. 4:20 4:30 4:45
P. M. 4:40 4:50 5:05
P. M. 5:00 5:10 5:25
P. M. 5:20 5:30 5:45
P. M. 5:40 5:50 6:05
P. M. 6:00 6:10 6:25
P. M. 6:20 6:30 6:45
P. M. 6:40 6:50 7:05
P. M. 7:00 7:10 7:25
P. M. 7:20 7:30 7:45
P. M. 7:40 7:50 8:05
P. M. 8:00 8:10 8:25
P. M. 8:20 8:30 8:45
P. M. 8:40 8:50 9:05
P. M. 9:00 9:10 9:25
P. M. 9:20 9:30 9:45
P. M. 9:40 9:50 10:00
P.M. times are indicated in bold type

SOUTHBOUND WEEKDAY

DASH OBSERVATORY SOUTHBOUND –  WEEKDAY
(Griffith Observatory Closed Mondays)
 
C
Leaves Griffith Observatory
B
Greek Theatre
A
Arrives Vermont/Sunset Station
P. M. 12:25 12:35 12:50
P. M. 12:45 12:55 1:10
P. M. 1:05 1:15 1:30
P. M. 1:25 1:35 1:50
P. M. 1:45 1:55 2:10
P. M. 2:05 2:15 2:30
P. M. 2:25 2:35 2:50
P. M. 2:45 2:55 3:10
P. M. 3:05 3:15 3:30
P. M. 3:25 3:35 3:50
P. M. 3:45 3:55 4:10
P. M. 4:05 4:15 4:30
P. M. 4:25 4:35 4:50
P. M. 4:45 4:55 5:10
P. M. 5:05 5:15 5:30
P. M. 5:25 5:35 5:50
P. M. 5:45 5:55 6:10
P. M. 6:05 6:15 6:30
P. M. 6:25 6:35 6:50
P. M. 6:45 6:55 7:10
P. M. 7:05 7:15 7:30
P. M. 7:25 7:35 7:50
P. M. 7:45 7:55 8:10
P. M. 8:05 8:15 8:30
P. M. 8:25 8:35 8:50
P. M. 8:45 8:55 9:10
P. M. 9:05 9:15 9:30
P. M. 9:25 9:35 9:50
P. M. 9:45 9:55 10:10
P. M. 10:00 10:15 10:30
P.M. times are indicated in bold type

NORTHBOUND SAT, SUN, HOLIDAY

DASH OBSERVATORY NORTHBOUND –  SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLDAY
 
A
Leaves Vermont/ Sunset Station
B
Greek Theatre
C
Arrives Griffith Observatory
A. M. 10:00 10:10 10:25
A. M. 10:20 10:30 10:45
A. M. 10:40 10:50 11:05
A. M. 11:00 11:10 11:25
A. M. 11:20 11:30 11:45
A. M. 11:40 11:50
P. M. 12:05
P. M. 12:00 12:10 12:25
P. M. 12:20 12:30 12:45
P. M. 12:40 12:50 1:05
P. M. 1:00 1:10 1:25
P. M. 1:20 1:30 1:45
P. M. 1:40 1:50 2:05
P. M. 2:00 2:10 2:25
P. M. 2:20 2:30 2:45
P. M. 2:40 2:50 3:05
P. M. 3:00 3:10 3:25
P. M. 3:20 3:30 3:45
P. M. 3:40 3:50 4:05
P. M. 4:00 4:10 4:25
P. M. 4:20 4:30 4:45
P. M. 4:40 4:50 5:05
P. M. 5:00 5:10 5:25
P. M. 5:20 5:30 5:45
P. M. 5:40 5:50 6:05
P. M. 6:00 6:10 6:25
P. M. 6:20 6:30 6:45
P. M. 6:40 6:50 7:05
P. M. 7:00 7:10 7:25
P. M. 7:20 7:30 7:45
P. M. 7:40 7:50 8:05
P. M. 8:00 8:10 8:25
P. M. 8:20 8:30 8:45
P. M. 8:40 8:50 9:05
P. M. 9:00 9:10 9:25
P. M. 9:20 9:30 9:45
P. M. 9:40 9:50 10:00
P.M. times are indicated in bold type

SOUTHBOUND SAT, SUN, HOLIDAY

DASH OBSERVATORY SOUTHBOUND –  SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAY
 
C
Leaves Griffith Observatory
B
Greek Theatre
A
Arrives Vermont/Sunset Station
A. M. 10:25 10:35 10:50
A. M. 10:45 10:55 11:10
A. M. 11:05 11:15 11:30
A. M. 11:25 11:35 11:50
A. M. 11:45 11:55
P. M. 12:10
P. M. 12:05 12:15 12:30
P. M. 12:25 12:35 12:50
P. M. 12:45 12:55 1:10
P. M. 1:05 1:15 1:30
P. M. 1:25 1:35 1:50
P. M. 1:45 1:55 2:10
P. M. 2:05 2:15 2:30
P. M. 2:25 2:35 2:50
P. M. 2:45 2:55 3:10
P. M. 3:05 3:15 3:30
P. M. 3:25 3:35 3:50
P. M. 3:45 3:55 4:10
P. M. 4:05 4:15 4:30
P. M. 4:25 4:35 4:50
P. M. 4:45 4:55 5:10
P. M. 5:05 5:15 5:30
P. M. 5:25 5:35 5:50
P. M. 5:45 5:55 6:10
P. M. 6:05 6:15 6:30
P. M. 6:25 6:35 6:50
P. M. 6:45 6:55 7:10
P. M. 7:05 7:15 7:30
P. M. 7:25 7:35 7:50
P. M. 7:45 7:55 8:10
P. M. 8:05 8:15 8:30
P. M. 8:25 8:35 8:50
P. M. 8:45 8:55 9:10
P. M. 9:05 9:15 9:30
P. M. 9:25 9:35 9:50
P. M. 9:45 9:55 10:10
P. M. 10:00 10:15 10:30
P.M. times are indicated in bold type

Times are approximate and may vary due to traffic and weather conditions. Please plan your trip accordingly.

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STOP NUMBERS

Find out the next 3 DASH bus arrival times for your stop using your computer, phone or mobile device. All you need to know is your stop number, which is available on the bus stop sign or on the stop lists below. Then either visit ladotbus.com, call 213-785-3858 or text ladot #### (#### is the actual stop number you need to enter, such as ladot 1234) to 41411.

Northbound

Stop Numbers – DASH Observatory Northbound

STOP LOCATION

STOP NUMBER

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Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd

2687

2687

Vermont Ave & Hollywood Blvd

2688

2688

Hillhurst Ave & Prospect Ave

2026

2026

Hillhurst Ave & Melbourne Ave

2011

2011

Hillhurst Ave & Franklin Ave

2024

2024

Hillhurst Ave & Finley Ave

2027

2027

Hillhurst Ave & Ambrose Ave

2032

2032

Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave

2028

2028

Vermont Ave & Commonwealth Canyon Dr

2018

2018

Vermont Canyon Rd (Greek Theater)

2029

2029

Mt Hollywood Dr & Western Caynon Rd

2030

2030

Griffith Observatory

2019

2019

Southbound

Stop Numbers – DASH Observatory Southbound

STOP LOCATION

STOP NUMBER

(Tap to open message)

Griffith Observatory

2019

2019

Vermont Canyon Rd (Greek Theater)

2031

2031

Vermont Ave & Commonwealth Canyon Dr

2020

2020

Los Feliz Blvd & Vermont Ave

2016

2016

Los Feliz Blvd & Hillhurst Ave

2017

2017

Hillhurst Ave & Ambrose Ave

2001

2001

Hillhurst Ave & Finley Ave

2002

2002

Hillhurst Ave & Franklin Ave

2003

2003

Hillhurst Ave & Melbourne Ave

2004

2004

Hillhurst Ave & Prospect Ave

2005

2005

Sunset Blvd & Hillhurst Ave

2006

2006

Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd

2687

2687

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FARE

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DASH Fares
RIDER CASH FARE TAP FARE 5 7-DAY DASH PASS 31-DAY DASH PASS FREE WITH THESE PASSES
REGULAR 50¢ 35¢ $5.00 $18.00
  • DASH TO CLASS PROGRAM2
  • U-PASS
  • 31-DAY LADOT PASS
  • EZ TRANSIT PASS
  • METROLINK TICKET OR PASS
  • ACCESS SERVICES ID TAP CARD 7
CHILDREN1 Free
SENIOR/DISABLED/MEDICARE3 25¢ 15¢ $2.50 6 $9.00 6
CITYRIDE PARTICIPANT 4 Free
  1. Children 4 years or younger (maximum of 2 with fare paying adult)
  2. Available to K-12, college, and vocational students. Participants must use a Student or College/Vocational Reduced Fare TAP Card
  3. CASH Fare (with government agency proof of age or disability and photo ID)
  4. Cityride Card must be shown to driver when entering the bus to ride for free
  5. Deducted from TAP stored value; must have LADOT or Metro issued TAP card with Stored Value on card
  6. Sold on Metro-issued Reduced Fare TAP cards only
  7. Free ride for cardholder only; PCA’s must pay appropriate fare
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TRANSFERS

  • Transfers between Commuter Express routes to/from DASH can be made using your Commuter Express 31-Day pass.
  • Transfers between Commuter Express routes, to/from all DASH routes, and to/from most fixed route transit services in LA County can be made using your EZ transit pass.*
  • Transfers can also be made to other Commuter Express routes and to/from most other fixed route transit services in LA County by buying an Interagency Transfer when you board the second bus (cost of transfer varies depending on transit service – please refer to the transit organization to which you are transferring for transfer cost details)*
  • Interagency Transfers are not valid on DASH.
  • Commuter Express tickets are not valid on DASH.

* Based on zones travelled on the connecting route, some transfers may require an additional fare.

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