There are 5 ways to get from Malibu Beach to Coronado by bus, tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 134 bus, tram, train
best- Take the bus from 3835 Cross Creek to 5th / Coloradobus 134
- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
6h 21m$74–134Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
7h 2m$26–44Drive 148.6 mi
- Drive from Malibu Beach to Coronadocar 148.6 mi
2h 48m$28–40Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, fly, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from 3835 Cross Creek to Santa Monica / 4thbus
- Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus
5h 16m$167–475Line 33 bus, bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
8h 3m$26–44
Malibu Beach to Coronado by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malibu Beach to Coronado is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Malibu Beach to Coronado is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Malibu Beach to Coronado. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Orange Av & Park Pl via 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Malibu Beach and Coronado is 176 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Malibu Beach to Coronado without a car is to line 134 bus and tram and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Malibu Beach to Coronado, including transfers.
Malibu Beach to Coronado bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.
Malibu Beach to Coronado bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malibu Beach to Coronado is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Malibu Beach to Coronado.
There are 2139+ hotels available in Coronado.
What companies run services between Malibu Beach, CA, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Orange Av & Park Pl via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 3835 Cross Creek to 5th / Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 3835 Cross Creek to Santa Monica / 4th
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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