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How to get fromMalibu to San Juan Capistranoby bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to San Juan Capistrano by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 55m
    $24–46

  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 San Juan Capistranotrain train OC Line
    4h 54m
    $12–18

  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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 34m
    $21–44

  4. Drive 78.3 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to San Juan Capistranocar car 78.3 mi
    1h 33m
    $15–21

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 5m
    $23–33

Malibu to San Juan Capistrano by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 5h 5m.

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