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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Malibu Beachby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Malibu Beach by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Griffith Observatory to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 52m
    $6–10

  2. Line 4 bus, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to 5th / Coloradobus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    3h 18m
    $3–7

  3. Drive  28.5 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Malibu Beachcar car 28.5 mi
    51 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Griffith Observatory to Malibu Beachtaxi taxi 28.5 mi
    51 min
    $130–160

  5. Line 2 bus, line 1 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunset / Vermont to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    3h 22m
    $4–9

Griffith Observatory to Malibu Beach by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Civic Center / Malibu Library via Franklin & Edgemont Ave., Santa Monica / Vermont, and 5th / Colorado in around 3h 18m.

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