What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Malibu is to line 101 bus and train and line 33 bus which costs $16 - $26 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 5h 33m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Malibu?

The distance between Del Mar and Malibu is 135 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Malibu without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Malibu?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Del Mar to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Malibu bus from?

Del Mar to Malibu bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Malibu train from?

Del Mar to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Malibu bus arrive?

Del Mar to Malibu bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.

Where does the Del Mar to Malibu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Del Mar to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Malibu is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Del Mar to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 202+ hotels available in Malibu.

Del Mar to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 101 bus, bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
5h 33m
$38–81
Line 101 bus, train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 30m
$16–26
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
6h 19m
$50–95
Drive 126.3 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Malibucar 126.3 mi
2h 25m
$23–34

Del Mar to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 19m.

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