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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Malibu is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Malibu is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Cross Border Express Bus Station, 7th / Maple and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Malibu?

The distance between Tijuana and Malibu is 181 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Malibu without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Tijuana to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Malibu bus from?

Tijuana to Malibu bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express Bus Station.

Where does the Tijuana to Malibu bus arrive?

Tijuana to Malibu bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Malibu is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Tijuana to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 236+ hotels available in Malibu.

Tijuana to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 134 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Malibu by tram, train, bus, car, 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.

Tram, train, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
7h 15m
$41–61
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
8h 40m
$29–48
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express Bus Station to Los Angelesbus Cbx
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
7h 33m
$33–59
Drive 162.6 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Malibucar 162.6 mi
3h 3m
$30–43

Tijuana to Malibu by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tijuana to Malibu.

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Distance: 179.7 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, Cross Border Express Bus Station, Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 33m.

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