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How to get fromSanta Ana to Malibuby train, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    3h 5m
    $16–29

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 11m
    $10–15

  3. Drive 58.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Malibucar car 58.7 mi
    1h 9m
    $11–16

  4. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    4h 30m
    $20–37

Santa Ana to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, 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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