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How to get fromIrvine to Malibuby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    3h 12m
    $14–18

  2. Drive 66.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Malibucar car 66.1 mi
    1h 20m
    $13–18

  3. Line 53 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 57m
    $16–28

Irvine to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Malibu. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 5th / Colorado, then take the line 134 bus to Civic Center / Malibu Library. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Culver to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Alameda / 1st, Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and 5th / Colorado in around 4h 57m.

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