What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Malibu is to bus which costs $5 - $12 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Beatty and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Disneyland Employee's Entrance and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Riverside to Malibu?

The distance between Riverside and Malibu is 91 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Malibu without a car is to train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Malibu?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Riverside to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Malibu bus from?

Riverside to Malibu bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Galleria @ Tyler WB station.

Where does the Riverside to Malibu bus arrive?

Riverside to Malibu bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Malibu is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Riverside to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 217+ hotels available in Malibu.

Riverside to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 134 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
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 40m
$15–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
6h 13m
$5–12
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 5m
$12–20
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Malibucar 80.7 mi
1h 33m
$15–22

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

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Distance: 90.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Magnolia + Beatty to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Pico Station, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 13m.

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