What is the cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Malibu is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chula Vista and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Malibu. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via San Diego, Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Chula Vista and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Chula Vista to Malibu?

The distance between Chula Vista and Malibu is 166 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chula Vista to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Malibu without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Chula Vista to Malibu?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chula Vista to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Malibu bus from?

Chula Vista to Malibu bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Malibu train from?

Chula Vista to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Chula Vista to Malibu?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Malibu is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Chula Vista to Malibu bus arrive?

Chula Vista to Malibu bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Chula Vista to Malibu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chula Vista to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Malibu is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Chula Vista to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 208+ hotels available in Malibu.

Chula Vista to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 3 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Malibu by train (Amtrak), tram, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 31m
$46–89
Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chula Vista to Malibucar 150.7 mi
2h 50m
$28–40
Tram, bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the tram from E Street Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
6h 37m
Tram, fly, line 134 bus
1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
5h 25m
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 51m
$28–49

Chula Vista to Malibu by tram, train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 51m.

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