What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu is to bus via San Francisco which costs $50 - $190 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Malibu?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Malibu is 436 miles. The road distance is 435 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 15h 15m and costs $50 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Malibu bus from?

Santa Rosa to Malibu bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Malibu bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Malibu bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Malibu is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Santa Rosa to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 249+ hotels available in Malibu.

Santa Rosa to Malibu - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 3 bus, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, subway, tram, 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.

Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)STS - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs
5h 15m
$54–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
15h 52m
$52–198
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
15h 15m
$54–190
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Simi Valley Amtrak
3. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibu
15h 27m
$190–339
Drive 432.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Malibu432.5 mi
7h 23m
$79–114
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)STS - BUR
2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
5h 52m
$72–398
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)OAK - LAX
7h 54m
$104–816
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
4. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
5. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
6. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
8h 28m
$77–397

Santa Rosa to Malibu by bus and foot

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15h 15mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 15h 15m.

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