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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Malibuby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Malibu by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibutaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $169–262

  2. Drive 162.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Malibucar car 162.3 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 32m
    $32–53

  4. Fly, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - 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 11m
    $226–450

San Luis Obispo to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 32m.

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