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How to get fromLos Angeles to Malibu Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, line 134 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    1h 59m
    $3–4

  2. Line 20 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    2h 12m
    $3

  3. Drive 28.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Malibu Beachcar car 28.3 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Malibu Beachtaxi taxi 28.3 mi
    37 min
    $95–120

Los Angeles to Malibu Beach by tram and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Hill to Civic Center / Malibu Library via 5th / Colorado in around 2h 12m.

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