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How to get fromLake Forest to Malibuby train, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain 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 17m
    $19–35

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 25m
    $11–16

  3. Drive 71.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Malibucar car 71.8 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–19

Lake Forest to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Malibu. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, 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 train from Irvine to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via L.A. Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 4h 25m.

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