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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Malibuby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Malibu by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 134 bus

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    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    1h 56m
    $3–4

  2. Line 20 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 17m
    $3

  3. Drive 27.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Malibucar car 27.6 mi
    36 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to Malibutaxi taxi 27.6 mi
    36 min
    $90–120

  5. Line 720 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / San Pedro to 5th / Coloradobus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 48m
    $3

Los Angeles Downtown to Malibu by tram and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Malibu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from 7th / Maple to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 5th / Colorado in around 2h 17m.

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