There are 2 ways to get from Poway to Malibu Beach by train, tram, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Poway to Malibu Beach is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Malibu Beach is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Poway and Malibu Beach is 153 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Malibu Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 7m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Poway to Malibu Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Malibu Beach is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Poway to Malibu Beach.
There are 249+ hotels available in Malibu Beach.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Poway to Malibu Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Alameda / Los Angeles, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / 1st, walk to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 5th / Colorado, then take the line 134 bus to Cross Creek / Malibu Theatre. Alternatively, you can drive from Poway to Malibu Beach in around 2h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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