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

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

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  1. Tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station 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 / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    2h 38m
    $5–6

  2. Line 115 bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to Sepulveda Westway / La Tijerabus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from Sepulveda Nb & La Tijera Fs to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    3h 34m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 35.7 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to Malibucar car 35.7 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downey to Malibutaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    54 min
    $120–150

Downey to Malibu by tram and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Firestone / Downey to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera, Sepulveda Nb & La Tijera Fs, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 3h 34m.

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