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How to get fromMalibu to San Luis Obispoby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Malibu to San Luis Obispo by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Simi Valley Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    4h 43m
    $169–265

  2. Drive 162.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Malibu to San Luis Obispocar car 162.4 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  3. Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5h
    $224–447

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Malibu to San Luis Obispo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Malibu to San Luis Obispo. However, you can take the taxi to Simi Valley Amtrak then take the train to San Luis Obispo. Alternatively, you can drive from Malibu to San Luis Obispo in around 3h 11m.

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