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

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Oceanside is to line 33 bus and train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Oceanside is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via 5th / Santa Monica and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Malibu to Oceanside?

The distance between Malibu and Oceanside is 119 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malibu to Oceanside without a car is to line 134 bus and tram and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Malibu to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to Oceanside bus from?

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

Where does the Malibu to Oceanside bus arrive?

Malibu to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Oceanside is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Malibu to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 791+ hotels available in Oceanside.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Oceanside by bus, tram, train, 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 Oceansidetrain
4h 38m
$34–66
Line 33 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
5h 27m
$15–21
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to Oceansidecar 106.8 mi
2h 2m
$20–29
Line 33 bus, bus
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
5h 31m
$18–30

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

91Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Oceanside Transportation Center via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 5h 31m.

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