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How to get fromMontecito to Malibuby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montecito to Malibu 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 Malibutaxi taxi
    2h 34m
    $131–183
  2. Drive 68.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montecito to Malibucar car 68.4 mi
    1h 22m
    $13–18
  3. 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 28m
    $44–78

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Montecito to Malibu. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Barbara, take the train to Simi Valley Amtrak, then take the taxi to Malibu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montecito to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Santa Barbara, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 28m.

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