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How to get fromBakersfield to Malibuby bus, taxi, car, plane, or tram

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the taxi from San Fernando to Malibutaxi taxi
    2h 1m
    $112–155

  2. Drive 117.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Malibucar car 117.6 mi
    2h 17m
    $22–31

  3. Fly, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    3h 42m
    $54–226

  4. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 49m
    $43–60

Bakersfield to Malibu by bus and tram

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 124.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Malibu. However, you can take the bus to San Fernando then take the taxi to Malibu. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Malibu in around 2h 17m.

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