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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to Malibu Beachby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Malibu Beach by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibu Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 24m
    $131–184
  2. Drive 71.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Malibu Beachcar car 71.3 mi
    1h 24m
    $13–19
  3. Train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    5h 17m
    $30–60

Santa Barbara (Station) to Malibu Beach by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara (Station) to Malibu Beach. However, you can take the train to Simi Valley Amtrak then take the taxi to Malibu Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Malibu Beach in around 1h 24m.

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