What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Malibu is to train and line 33 bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Escondido and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Oceanside, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Escondido to Malibu?

The distance between Escondido and Malibu is 139 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Malibu without a car is to tram and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Malibu?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Escondido to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Malibu bus from?

Escondido to Malibu bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Malibu train from?

Escondido to Malibu train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the Escondido to Malibu bus arrive?

Escondido to Malibu bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr station.

Where does the Escondido to Malibu train arrive?

Escondido to Malibu train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Malibu is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Escondido to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 245+ hotels available in Malibu.

Escondido to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 235 bus

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 1m
$52–88
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 12m
$16–28
Line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus 235
2. Take the bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus 44
3. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 5 Shared Rides Stopbus
4. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
7h 35m
Drive 127 mi
1. Drive from Escondido to Malibucar 127 mi
2h 23m
$23–33

Escondido to Malibu by tram, train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 5 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 35m.

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