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How to get fromCarpinteria to Malibuby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Malibu by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibutaxi taxi
    2h 8m
    $129–177

  2. Drive 60.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Malibucar car 60.5 mi
    1h 13m
    $11–16

  3. Line 80 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Ave at Maple to Pacific View Mallbus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    3h 31m
    $88–118

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  • Distance: 83.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Carpinteria Ave at Maple to Malibu via Pacific View Mall and Thousand Oaks Transit Center in around 3h 31m.

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