There are 4 ways to get from Apple Valley to Malibu by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
5h 2m$20–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
7h 12m$42–92Drive 116.5 mi
- Drive from Apple Valley to Malibucar 116.5 mi
2h 10m$22–31Line 49 bus, bus, line 20 bus, line 134 bus
- Take the bus from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd to Victor Valley Mallbus 49
- Take the bus from Victorville to Los Angeles, CAbus
- Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
- Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
7h 45m$34–54
Apple Valley to Malibu by bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apple Valley to Malibu is to bus and tram which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Apple Valley to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Victorville, 7th / Maple and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Apple Valley to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Apple Valley and Malibu is 124 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to Malibu without a car is to bus and tram which takes 5h 2m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Apple Valley to Malibu, including transfers.
Apple Valley to Malibu bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd station.
Apple Valley to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to Malibu is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 49 bus and bus and line 20 bus and line 134 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Apple Valley, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Victor Valley Mall, Victorville, Los Angeles, CA, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd to Victor Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Victorville to Los Angeles, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Apple Valley to Malibu bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at Victor Valley Mall station.
Apple Valley to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apple Valley to Malibu is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Apple Valley to Malibu.
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