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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Malibu Beach by train, taxi, bus, or car

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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
    $132–184

  2. Drive 71.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Malibu Beachcar car 71.5 mi
    1h 24m
    $14–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLAbus bus Ans 6241
    4h 13m

  4. 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

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Malibu Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

American Star Tours operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLA once daily, and the journey takes 2h.

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