HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Malibu to Santa Cruz

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Malibu
+0
Santa Cruz
Transport search to Santa Cruz
Malibu
+0
Santa Cruz
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
5 h 51 min
529 km.
from $29
Composite Route Car Only

Twelve ways to Travel from Malibu to Santa Cruz

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$344.86
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.65–$523.68

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.25–$204.36
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.86–$178.82

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$383.18

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.33–$140.50

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$344.86
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.37–$344.86

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$255.45
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$383.18
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$370.41
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$395.95
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$344.86
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$421.50

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.38–$319.32

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.81–$178.82
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.13–$8.30

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.55–$1.97
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.48–$1.97
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.97
Bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.97

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.31–$89.41

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Berryessa BART to San
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.12–$5.62
Bus from Monterey & 3rd to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.12–$5.62

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.30
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.30

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.40

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.09–$1.40

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $31.52 - $103.26 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Front via Santa Monica Eb & 4Th Fs, Los Angeles and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Malibu to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Malibu and Santa Cruz is 608 km. The road distance is 549.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Malibu to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $31.52 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Malibu to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Malibu to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where does the Malibu to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Malibu to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Santa Cruz is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Malibu to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 120+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $68.79 per night.
+0