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How to get fromMalibu to Rancho Santa Margaritaby bus, tram, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus, tram, train, or car

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  1. Line 134 bus, tram, train via Los Angeles

    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 53m
    $49–75

  2. Line 134 bus, tram, bus, line 89 bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    5. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresabus bus 89
    6h 12m
    $9–10

  3. Drive 75.9 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 75.9 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–20

  4. Line 134 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    3h 58m
    $48–75

Malibu to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Malibu to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, you can take the line 134 bus to 5th / Colorado, walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Irvine, then take the taxi to Rancho Santa Margarita. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via 5th / Colorado, Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Flower / 7th, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 6h 12m.

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