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How to get fromManhattan Beach to Malibuby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Malibu by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 232 bus, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to Aviation / Centurybus bus 232
    2. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 39m
    $7–8

  2. Line 109 bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    3h 1m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 24.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Malibucar car 24.4 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan Beach to Malibutaxi taxi 24.4 mi
    38 min
    $80–100

Manhattan Beach to Malibu by bus and tram

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manhattan Beach to Malibu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via LAX Transit Center Bay 9, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 3h 1m.

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