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How to get fromMalibu to Downeyby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Downey by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    2h 11m
    $5

  2. Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, line 115 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fsbus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera to Firestone / Downeybus bus 115
    3h 10m
    $4–5

  3. Line 134 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    2h 20m
    $6

  4. Drive 35.5 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Downeycar car 35.5 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Downeytaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    54 min
    $120–150

Malibu to Downey by bus and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Firestone / Downey via 5th / Colorado, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs, and Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera in around 3h 10m.

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