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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Malibu is to train and line 33 bus which costs $12 - $20 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.

How far is it from Riverside to Malibu?

The distance between Riverside and Malibu is 91 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Malibu without a car is to train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $15 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Riverside to Malibu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Riverside to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Malibu is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Riverside to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 241+ hotels available in Malibu.

Riverside to Malibu - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 134 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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
3h 46m
$16–20
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 8m
$12–20
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Malibucar 80.7 mi
1h 33m
$15–22

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

64Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Malibu.

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Distance: 90.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Malibu. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 5th / Colorado, then take the line 134 bus to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 8m.

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