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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach 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 Beach?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $50 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Malibu Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach. 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 Beach?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Malibu Beach is 436 miles. The road distance is 435.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach 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 Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach.

Where can I stay near Malibu Beach?

There are 239+ hotels available in Malibu Beach.

Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 3 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach 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 14m
$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 Beach
15h 28m
$235–739
Drive 432.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach432.7 mi
7h 24m
$79–115
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 Cross Creek / Malibu Theatre
5h 51m
$72–398
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)OAK - LAX
7h 7m
$103–815
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Cross Creek / Malibu Theatre
7h 41m
$76–396
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)OAK - LGB
3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Station
4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Cross Creek / Malibu Theatre
8h 57m
$78–378

Santa Rosa to Malibu Beach by bus and foot

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15h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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