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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Malibu is to line 550 bus and tram and line 134 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carson to Malibu is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Carson to Malibu?

The distance between Carson and Malibu is 41 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Malibu without a car is to line 550 bus and tram and line 134 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $4 - $6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Carson to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Malibu bus from?

Carson to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station.

Where does the Carson to Malibu bus arrive?

Carson to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at LAX / Metro Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Carson to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Malibu is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Carson to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 164+ hotels available in Malibu.

Carson to Malibu - 6 ways to travel via line 550 bus, tram, and line 134 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Malibu by bus, tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 550 bus, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Vermont / Expositionbus 550
2. Take the tram from Expo / Vermont Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
2h 16m
$5–6
Line 8 bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Bl at Carson St to LAX/Metro Transit Center Stationbus 8
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
4h 1m
$4–7
Drive 33.2 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Malibucar 33.2 mi
47 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carson to Malibutaxi 33.2 mi
47 min
$130–170
Line 2 bus, line 204 bus, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Normandie Ave & Carson Street to Vermont Ave & Green Line Stationbus 2
2. Take the bus from Vermont / Athens Station to Vermont / Expositionbus 204 / ...
3. Take the tram from Expo / Vermont Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
3h 9m
Line 120 bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 120
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
3h 35m
$5–7

Carson to Malibu by bus and tram

95Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carson to Malibu.

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 3h 35m.

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