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How to get fromMalibu to Long Beachby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 134 bus, tram

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    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 1st Street Stationtram tram
    2h 33m
    $4

  2. Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, bus

    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 bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    3h 46m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 41.5 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Long Beachcar car 41.5 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Long Beachtaxi taxi 41.5 mi
    56 min
    $150–180

Malibu to Long Beach by bus and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Downtown Long Beach Station via 5th / Colorado, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 3h 46m.

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