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How to get fromDel Mar to Malibu Beachby train, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    5h 33m
    $38–81

  2. Line 101 bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 30m
    $16–26

  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    6h 18m
    $50–95

  4. Drive 126.5 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Malibu Beachcar car 126.5 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–34

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Civic Center / Malibu Library 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 18m.

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