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How to get fromMalibu to Channel Islands Beachby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Channel Islands Beach by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 761 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 55m
    $43–58

  2. Drive  36.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Malibu to Channel Islands Beachcar car 36.9 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Channel Islands Beachtaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    49 min
    $150–190

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 18m
    $49–84

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  • Distance: 89 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Channel Islands Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Malibu to Channel Islands Beach. However, you can take the line 134 bus to Santa Monica / 4th, take the line 1 bus to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Ns, walk to Westwood / Le Conte, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Keswick, walk to Van Nuys, take the train to Oxnard, then take the taxi to Channel Islands Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Malibu to Channel Islands Beach in around 49 min.

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