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

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Malibu is to train and line 33 bus which costs $16 - $26 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Malibu?

The distance between Carlsbad and Malibu is 116 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Malibu without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Carlsbad to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Malibu bus from?

Carlsbad to Malibu bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Malibu train from?

Carlsbad to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Malibu bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Malibu bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Malibu train arrive?

Carlsbad to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Malibu is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Carlsbad to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 223+ hotels available in Malibu.

Carlsbad to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Malibu by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4h 8m
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 34m
$16–26
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 12m
$32–62
Drive 110.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Malibucar 110.7 mi
2h 7m
$21–30

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

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.3 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 4h 8m.

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