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How to get fromChula Vista to Malibuby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 31m
    $75–113
  2. Bus, line 33 bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 31m
    $21–36
  3. Drive  150.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Malibucar car 150.7 mi
    2h 49m
    $28–40
  4. Tram, fly, line 134 bus

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    5h 22m
  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 51m
    $26–44

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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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 $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 31m.

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