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How to get fromBaltimore to Malibuby plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to Malibu by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    9h 38m
    $177–610

  2. Train, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to El Montetrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Santa Anita / Ramona to Malibutaxi taxi
    2d 18h
    $1,654–3,292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $518–770

  4. Drive  2,648.2 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Malibucar car 2,648.2 mi
    43h 6m
    $484–699

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    10h 35m
    $201–1,119

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    11h 34m
    $189–820

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    11h 14m
    $269–981

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    13h 49m
    $428–773

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,727–2,709

  10. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from El Monte Station Lower Level to Malibutaxi taxi
    3d 21h
    $2,091–3,326

Baltimore to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,365.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d 19h.

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