There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 21m$16–21Train, line 761 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761
5h 10m$13–18Drive 76.5 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Malibucar 76.5 mi
1h 34m$14–21
Lancaster to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Malibu is to train and line 761 bus which costs $12 - $19 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Lancaster and Malibu is 107 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Malibu without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 21m and costs $16 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lancaster to Malibu, including transfers.
Lancaster to Malibu train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Malibu train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Malibu is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Lancaster to Malibu.
There are 203+ hotels available in Malibu.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lancaster 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 train from Lancaster to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Sylmar Station to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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