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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Malibu is to train and line 33 bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Malibu. However, there are services departing from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Malibu?

The distance between Oceanside and Malibu is 113 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to Malibu without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $50 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Oceanside to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Malibu bus from?

Oceanside to Malibu bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Malibu train from?

Oceanside to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Oceanside to Malibu bus arrive?

Oceanside to Malibu bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff station.

Where does the Oceanside to Malibu train arrive?

Oceanside to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Malibu is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Oceanside to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 250+ hotels available in Malibu.

Oceanside to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Malibu by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4h 8m
$50–89
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 19m
$14–20
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 12m
$33–62
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Malibucar 107.2 mi
2h 3m
$20–29

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

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 112.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 4h 8m.

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