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How to get fromThousand Oaks to Malibuby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Malibu by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 6m
    $7–8

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Malibucar car 17.8 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thousand Oaks to Malibutaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    23 min
    $80–95

Thousand Oaks to Malibu by bus and tram

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thousand Oaks to Malibu. However, you can take the bus to Flower St & 7th St, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 5th / Colorado, then take the line 134 bus to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Malibu.

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