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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Malibu

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Simi
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$178.60
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from North Hollywood Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Gilroy to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$89.30

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Malibu is to bus which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Malibu is to taxi and fly and line 3 bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via San Jose Diridon Station, Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Malibu?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Malibu is 543 km. The road distance is 548.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Malibu without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $32.61 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Santa Cruz to Malibu, including transfers.

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

Santa Cruz to Malibu bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Cruz to Malibu?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Malibu is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $32.61 - $108.70 . There are no good options to train or fly between Santa Cruz to Malibu.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Malibu bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Malibu bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Malibu is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Santa Cruz to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 145+ hotels available in Malibu. Prices start at $68.05 per night.
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