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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Malibuby train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Malibu by train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibutaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    $134–190

  2. Drive 81.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Malibucar car 81.4 mi
    1h 35m
    $15–22

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Maliburideshare rideshare 81.4 mi
    1h 35m

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  • Distance: 103 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Malibu. However, you can take the train to Simi Valley Amtrak then take the taxi to Malibu. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Santa Barbara-SBA to Malibu on demand, and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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