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How to get fromEncinitas to Malibuby train, tram, bus, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica StationtramMetro E Line
    5h 50m
    $36–46

  2. Line 101 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesbusFlixBus 2017
    6h 7m
    $18–94

  3. Line 101 bus, bus, line 3 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    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 & Colorado Fsbus3
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus134
    5h 50m
    $50–95

  4. Drive 120 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Malibucar120 mi
    2h 17m
    $22–32

  5. Train, fly, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSAN - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fsbus
    5h 28m
    $74–312

Encinitas to Malibu by train, bus, and tram

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 & Colorado Fs, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 50m.

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