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How to get fromArcadia to Malibuby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Malibu by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 134 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    2h 47m
    $3–4

  2. Bus, line 20 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    3h 51m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 42.5 mi

    1. Drive from Arcadia to Malibucar car 42.5 mi
    58 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arcadia to Malibutaxi taxi 42.5 mi
    58 min
    $140–170

Arcadia to Malibu by tram and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Huntington to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and 5th / Colorado in around 3h 51m.

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