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Malibu to Escondido buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Malibu and Escondido takes 10h 8m and the fastest bus takes 9h 26m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Malibu to Escondido. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 8m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
$29
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Malibu to Escondido bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Malibu and Escondido. The earliest departure is at 9:24 PM at night, and the last departure from Malibu is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Escondido at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Monica / 4th and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakNorth County Transit9h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakNorth County Transit11h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakNorth County Transit11h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakNorth County Transit9h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakNorth County Transit9h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakNorth County Transit9h 26m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Malibu to Escondido? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Malibu to Escondido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Escondido Transit Center via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 6h 46m.

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