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

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Del Mar is to line 33 bus and bus and line 101 bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 7h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Malibu to Del Mar?

The distance between Malibu and Del Mar is 137 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malibu to Del Mar without a car is to line 134 bus and tram and train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Malibu to Del Mar, including transfers.

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

Malibu to Del Mar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where does the Malibu to Del Mar bus arrive?

Malibu to Del Mar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Del Mar is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Malibu to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 471+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Malibu to Del Mar - 4 ways to travel via train, line 134 bus, and tram

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

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Line 134 bus, tram, train
best
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 24m
$38–81
Line 33 bus, bus, line 101 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
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
7h 6m
$20–35
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 31m
$40–64
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to Del Marcar 125.6 mi
2h 23m
$23–34

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

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5h 24mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.3 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 6h 31m.

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