There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Malibu by bus, tram, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 20 bus, line 134 bus
best- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus
- Take the bus from 5th / Flower to 5th / Coloradobus 20
- Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
6h 40m$38–58Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
8h 37m$27–45Tram, train, line 134 bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
- Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
6h 57m$78–132Drive 162.6 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Malibucar 162.6 mi
3h 1m$30–43Tram, fly, line 134 bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
- Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
5h 47m$150–489
Tijuana to Malibu by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Malibu is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Malibu is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Upper Level, 5th / Flower and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Tijuana and Malibu is 184 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Malibu without a car is to bus and line 20 bus and line 134 bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Tijuana to Malibu, including transfers.
Tijuana to Malibu bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Malibu bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Malibu is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Tijuana to Malibu.
There are 243+ hotels available in Malibu.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Malibu, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Flower to 5th / Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Library
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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