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Malibu to Santa Cruz buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Malibu and Santa Cruz takes 14h 15m and the fastest bus takes 10h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Malibu to Santa Cruz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 15m
Duration
413 mi
Distance
$81
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
11h 1m
$63–119

Malibu to Santa Cruz bus times

Buses run twice daily between Malibu and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malibu is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Monica / 4th and take an average of 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Malibu to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Soquel Ave & Front via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 11h 1m.

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