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How to get fromMalibu to Los Angelesby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Los Angeles by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 134 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 38m
    $4

  2. Line 134 bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 134
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Main / 1stbus bus 33
    2h 22m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 28.1 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Los Angelescar car 28.1 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Los Angelestaxi taxi 28.1 mi
    37 min
    $95–120

Malibu to Los Angeles by bus and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Main / 1st via Santa Monica / 4th and 5th / Santa Monica in around 2h 22m.

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