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How to get fromSan Diego to Malibu Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 8m
    $45–89

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 51m
    $22–37

  3. Bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    6h 4m
    $61–109

  4. Drive 144.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Malibu Beachcar car 144.6 mi
    2h 43m
    $27–39

  5. Fly, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus
    3h 31m
    $169–638

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Malibu Beach, 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 / Malibu Library 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 4m.

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