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How to get fromMalibu to Laguna Beachby bus, tram, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Laguna Beach by bus, tram, train, or car

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  1. Line 134 bus, tram, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    4h 17m
    $45–64

  2. Bus via Downey

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    6h 31m
    $7–9

  3. Line 134 bus, tram, line 46 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 46 / ...
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    5h 24m
    $8

  4. Drive 71.5 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Laguna Beachcar car 71.5 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–19

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    6h 37m
    $8–9

Malibu to Laguna Beach by bus and tram

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Coast-Ocean via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 6h 31m.

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