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How to get fromRancho Bernardo to Malibu Beachby bus, tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Malibu Beach by bus, tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 235 bus, tram, train, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    6h 47m
    $36–78

  2. Drive 134 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Malibu Beachcar car 134 mi
    2h 32m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    9h 4m
    $46–74

  4. Bus, line 33 bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    9h 35m
    $28–49

Rancho Bernardo to Malibu Beach by bus, tram, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Civic Center / Malibu Library via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 9h 4m.

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