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Malibu to Palo Alto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Malibu and Palo Alto takes 10h 45m and the fastest bus takes 10h 29m. There is at least one bus per day from Malibu to Palo Alto. 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 45m
Duration
397 mi
Distance
$85
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Malibu to Palo Alto bus times

Buses run once daily between Malibu and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malibu is at 7:34 AM which arrives into Palo Alto at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Monica / 4th and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTA10h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Malibu to Palo Alto? 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.

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  • Distance: 397.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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