What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Malibu is to bus and tram which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 7th / Maple and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Orange County to Malibu?

The distance between Orange County and Malibu is 65 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.

How do I travel from Orange County to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to Malibu without a car is to train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $16 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Orange County to Malibu?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Orange County to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Malibu bus from?

Orange County to Malibu bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Orange County to Malibu bus arrive?

Orange County to Malibu bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Orange County to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Malibu is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Orange County to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 199+ hotels available in Malibu.

Orange County to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 134 bus

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

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Train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
3h 5m
$16–29
Bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 35m
$6–8
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 11m
$10–15
Drive 58.5 mi
1. Drive from Orange County to Malibucar 58.5 mi
1h 9m
$11–16
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
4h 30m
$20–37

Orange County to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus

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Distance: 65.1 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 4h 30m.

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