What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu is to line 4 bus and line 134 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles City Center and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Broadway / 1st and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu?

The distance between Los Angeles City Center and Malibu is 30 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu without a car is to tram and line 134 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles City Center to Malibu bus from?

Los Angeles City Center to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Broadway / 1st station.

Where does the Los Angeles City Center to Malibu bus arrive?

Los Angeles City Center to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Colorado station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles City Center to Malibu is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 247+ hotels available in Malibu.

Los Angeles City Center to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 134 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles City Center to Malibu by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
2h 1m
$3–4
Line 4 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway / 1st to 5th / Coloradobus 4
2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
2h 31m
$3
Drive 28.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles City Center to Malibucar 28.1 mi
37 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles City Center to Malibutaxi 28.1 mi
37 min
$95–120

Los Angeles City Center to Malibu by tram and bus

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Los Angeles City Center, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway / 1st to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 5th / Colorado in around 2h 31m.

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