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How to get fromMalibu to Lake Forestby bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Lake Forest by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    3h 42m
    $20–35

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    4h 37m
    $12–17

  3. Line 134 bus, line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 134
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    4h 21m
    $17–33

  4. Drive 71.7 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Lake Forestcar car 71.7 mi
    1h 24m
    $14–19

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 50m
    $19–27

Malibu to Lake Forest by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Malibu to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Irvine via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 4h 50m.

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