What is the cheapest way to get from Brea to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Malibu is to bus and line 20 bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brea to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Brea to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.

How far is it from Brea to Malibu?

The distance between Brea and Malibu is 59 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

How do I travel from Brea to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Brea to Malibu without a car is to train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Brea to Malibu?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Brea to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Malibu bus from?

Brea to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 station.

Where does the Brea to Malibu bus arrive?

Brea to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Hill station.

Can I drive from Brea to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Malibu is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Brea to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 254+ hotels available in Malibu.

Brea to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 134 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brea and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 5th / Hill and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

There are 5 ways to get from Brea to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
4h 2m
$13–17
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Hillbus 460
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to 5th / Coloradobus 20
5h 51m
$7–9
Line 143 bus, train, line 33 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus 143
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
5h 21m
$17–22
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Brea to Malibucar 50.5 mi
1h 7m
$10–14
Line 129 bus, train, line 33 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Brea-Birch to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus 129
2. Take the train from Buena Park to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
5h 24m
$10–14

Brea to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

112Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Hill, 5th / Hill, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 51m.

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