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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Malibu is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Malibu is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Cross Border Xpress, 7th / Maple and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Malibu?

The distance between Tijuana and Malibu is 179 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Malibu without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Tijuana to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Malibu bus from?

Tijuana to Malibu bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cross Border Xpress station.

Where does the Tijuana to Malibu bus arrive?

Tijuana to Malibu bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Malibu is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Tijuana to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 217+ hotels available in Malibu.

Tijuana to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 134 bus, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Malibu by tram, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram, train, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
6h 56m
$48–107
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
8h 37m
$29–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
7h 53m
$33–64
Drive 162.6 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Malibucar 162.6 mi
3h 3m
$30–43
Tram, fly, line 134 bus
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
5h 48m
$160–929

Tijuana to Malibu by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Malibu, CA, USA?

Limousine Express operates a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route twice daily.

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