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

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Malibu is to train and line 33 bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Malibu?

The distance between Encinitas and Malibu is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Encinitas to Malibu without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Encinitas to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Malibu bus from?

Encinitas to Malibu bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.

Where does the Encinitas to Malibu bus arrive?

Encinitas to Malibu bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Malibu is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Encinitas to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 164+ hotels available in Malibu.

Encinitas to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 101 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
5h 50m
$34–46
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 18m
$18–27
Line 101 bus, bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
5h 58m
$50–95
Drive 120 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Malibucar 120 mi
2h 18m
$22–32

Encinitas to Malibu by train, bus, and tram

77Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Encinitas to Malibu.

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 58m.

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