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

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

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 40m
    $197–573

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 21h
    $875–2,007

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 21h
    $418–849

  4. Drive 2,791.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Malibucar car 2,791.2 mi
    45h 43m
    $510–736

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    10h 26m
    $219–639

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    10h 41m
    $287–671

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 24m
    $247–635

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    13h 40m
    $318–986

  9. Line 2 subway to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    6. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    14h 33m
    $360–1,002

  10. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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 16h
    $1,189–2,524

Brooklyn to Malibu by subway, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$875Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,512 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Church Av to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 34 St-Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d 21h.

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