What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Malibu is to bus and line 93 bus and tram and line 134 bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 7th / Maple and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Malibu?

The distance between Dana Point and Malibu is 90 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Malibu without a car is to train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $25 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Malibu?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dana Point to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Malibu bus from?

Dana Point to Malibu bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Where does the Dana Point to Malibu bus arrive?

Dana Point to Malibu bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Malibu is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Dana Point to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 202+ hotels available in Malibu.

Dana Point to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 134 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
4h 42m
$25–48
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
6h 47m
$6–8
Bus, line 93 bus, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus 93 / ...
3. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pico Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
5h 44m
$7–8
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Malibucar 80.7 mi
1h 38m
$15–22
Line 90 bus, train, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
2. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 27m
$12–18

Dana Point to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.9 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 47m.

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