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

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Mendocino is to bus via San Francisco which costs $75 - $140 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Mendocino is to fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $210 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Mendocino?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Mendocino. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Little Lake St & Kasten St via 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, Perry St & 3rd St and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Malibu to Mendocino?

The distance between Malibu and Mendocino is 552 miles. The road distance is 531.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malibu to Mendocino without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 18h 30m and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Malibu to Mendocino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to Mendocino bus from?

Malibu to Mendocino bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Malibu to Mendocino bus arrive?

Malibu to Mendocino bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Mendocino?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Mendocino is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Malibu to Mendocino.

Where can I stay near Mendocino?

There are 155+ hotels available in Mendocino.

Malibu to Mendocino - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Malibu to Mendocino by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus
8h 34m
$219–368
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus
11h 26m
$64–313
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
18h 30m
$79–137
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Simi Valley Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
18h 33m
Drive 528.8 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to Mendocinocar 528.8 mi
9h 48m
$91–131
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus
9h 31m
$122–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
18h 37m
$89–151

Malibu to Mendocino by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

18h 30mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.2 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Little Lake St & Kasten St via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 18h 30m.

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