The average bus between Palm Desert and Malibu takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Desert to Malibu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Palm Desert and Malibu. The earliest departure is at 11:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Desert is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Malibu at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Palm Desert to Malibu bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Desert to Malibu bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Santa Monica station.
The distance between Palm Desert and Malibu is 216.3 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 43m.
