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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Malibu is to bus via Inglewood which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Malibu is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Florence / Malabar, LAX/Metro Transit Center and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Merced to Malibu?

The distance between Merced and Malibu is 292 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Malibu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Merced to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Malibu bus from?

Merced to Malibu bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Merced station.

Where does the Merced to Malibu bus arrive?

Merced to Malibu bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.

Can I drive from Merced to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Malibu is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Merced to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 205+ hotels available in Malibu.

Merced to Malibu - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, plane, and tram

There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Malibu by bus, taxi, car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
3. Take the taxi from San Fernando to Malibu
6h 1m
$158–213
Bus via Inglewood
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington ParkStockton
8h 37m
$34–49
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Malibu280 mi
4h 49m
$52–74
Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, tram, line 134 bus
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)MCE - HHR
2. Take the tram from Downtown Inglewood Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
5h 15m
$158–181
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica33
9h 50m
$51–116
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2007
9h 55m
$43–90
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)FAT - LAX
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
7h 11m
$58–301

Merced to Malibu by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 37mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.2 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Merced to Huntington Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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