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

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Oceanside via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Metro Transit Center Bay 2 and LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Malibu to Carlsbad?

The distance between Malibu and Carlsbad is 118 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malibu to Carlsbad without a car is to line 134 bus and line 3 bus and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Malibu to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to Carlsbad bus from?

Malibu to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Civic Center / Webb station.

Where does the Malibu to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Malibu to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Colorado station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Carlsbad is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Malibu to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 877+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Malibu to Carlsbad - 5 ways to travel via train, line 134 bus, and line 3 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Carlsbad by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus 134
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus 3
3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus
4h 37m
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
6h 9m
$20–34
Line 134 bus, tram, train
1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus 134
2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
4h 38m
$32–66
Drive 110.5 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to Carlsbadcar 110.5 mi
2h 6m
$21–30
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 55m
$31–69

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

91Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Oceanside via 5th / Colorado, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, and LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop in around 4h 37m.

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