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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Malibu is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 7h 2m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Malibu. However, there are services departing from San Diego 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 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from San Diego 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 5h 8m.

How far is it from San Diego to Malibu?

The distance between San Diego and Malibu is 158 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Malibu without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from San Diego to Malibu, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Malibu bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Malibu?

The best way to get from San Diego to Malibu is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus and line 134 bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the San Diego to Malibu bus arrive?

San Diego to Malibu bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the San Diego to Malibu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Malibu?

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

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 252+ hotels available in Malibu.

San Diego to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 3 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 8m
$46–90
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 2m
$24–40
Bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
6h 5m
$61–109
Drive 144.4 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Malibucar 144.4 mi
2h 42m
$27–39
Fly, line 134 bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
3h 32m
$169–638

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

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 5m.

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