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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Malibuby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Malibu 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 Malibutaxi taxi
    2h 23m
    $132–184

  2. Drive 71.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Malibucar car 71.5 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
    $31–60

Santa Barbara to Malibu by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

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

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