What is the cheapest way to get from Malibu to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to San Diego is to line 33 bus and bus via San Diego which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malibu to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Malibu to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at San Diego via 5th / Santa Monica and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Malibu and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Malibu station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Diego via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Malibu to San Diego?

The distance between Malibu and San Diego is 161 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.

How do I travel from Malibu to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Malibu to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Malibu to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Malibu to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to San Diego bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Malibu to San Diego train from?

Malibu to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Malibu to San Diego?

The best way to get from Malibu to San Diego is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Malibu to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Where does the Malibu to San Diego train arrive?

Malibu to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Malibu to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to San Diego is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Malibu to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2239+ hotels available in San Diego.

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 38m
$46–91
Line 33 bus, bus via San Diego
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h 56m
$25–44
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 San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 25m
$43–69
Drive 144.2 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to San Diegocar 144.2 mi
2h 42m
$27–38
Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 49m
$163–655

Malibu to San Diego by bus, tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to San Diego via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 6h 25m.

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