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How to get fromUniversal City to Malibu Beachby subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal City to Malibu Beach by subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    2h 24m
    $5–6

  2. Line 720 bus, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Vermont to 5th / Coloradobus bus 720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 52m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 26.9 mi

    1. Drive from Universal City to Malibu Beachcar car 26.9 mi
    47 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal City to Malibu Beachtaxi taxi 26.9 mi
    47 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 4 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to 5th / Coloradobus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    2h 54m
    $4–5

Universal City to Malibu Beach by subway, tram, and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Wilshire / Vermont Station, Wilshire / Vermont, and 5th / Colorado in around 2h 52m.

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