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How to get fromSacramento to Malibuby plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Malibu by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center 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
    5h 9m
    $127–271

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    7h 1m
    $64–341

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 52m
    $65–122

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibutaxi taxi
    13h 54m
    $278–477

  5. Drive 391.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Malibucar car 391.1 mi
    6h 35m
    $72–104

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    5h 42m
    $177–659

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    7h 37m
    $338–721

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    7h 40m
    $207–773

  9. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3301
    12h 35m

Sacramento to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.

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