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How to get fromMalibu to Los Angeles Downtownby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Los Angeles Downtown 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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    1h 34m
    $4

  2. Line 134 bus, line 720 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 6th / Mainbus bus 720 / ...
    2h 12m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 27.7 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 27.7 mi
    36 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Los Angeles Downtowntaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    36 min
    $90–120

Malibu to Los Angeles Downtown by bus and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to 6th / Main via Santa Monica / 4th and 5th / Santa Monica in around 2h 12m.

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