What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu is to line 43 bus and bus and line 20 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Malibu?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Malibu is 74 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu without a car is to train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Malibu bus from?

Costa Mesa to Malibu bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Malibu bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Malibu bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Malibu is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Costa Mesa to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 252+ hotels available in Malibu.

Costa Mesa to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 134 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
4h 21m
$18–31
Line 43 bus, bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
3. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
6h 16m
$5–7
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
5h 19m
$6–8
Drive 60 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Malibucar 60 mi
1h 16m
$11–16
Line 35 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10bus 35
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus 460
5h 25m
$6–8

Costa Mesa to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Pico Station, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 19m.

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