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How to get fromMalibu to Riversideby bus, tram, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Riverside by bus, tram, train, or car

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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 L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    4h 16m
    $16–20

  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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    5h 21m
    $14–20

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 4m
    $23–46

  4. Drive 80.7 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Riversidecar car 80.7 mi
    1h 33m
    $15–22

  5. Line 720 bus, bus, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Mainbus bus 720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital to Riverside Plazabus bus 14
    6h 14m
    $36–63

Malibu to Riverside by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Riverside Plaza via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, Bloomington, Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio, VA Barton @ Benton, and Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital in around 6h 14m.

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