What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu is to tram and line 134 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Union Station and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Patsaouras Transit Plaza and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu?

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Malibu is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu without a car is to tram and line 134 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu bus from?

Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Where does the Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu bus arrive?

Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Santa Monica station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu is 29 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 247+ hotels available in Malibu.

Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via tram

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

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Tram, line 134 bus
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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 18m
$3–4
Line 33 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
3h 7m
$3–4
Drive 29 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibucar 29 mi
38 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Union Station to Malibutaxi 29 mi
38 min
$95–120

Los Angeles Union Station to Malibu by foot, tram, and bus

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.8 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 5th / Santa Monica and 5th / Colorado in around 3h 7m.

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