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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 56m
    $197–513

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    11h 3m
    $167–671

  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 20h
    $535–837

  4. 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
    $1,705–2,757

  5. Drive  2,791.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Malibucar car 2,791.2 mi
    45h 42m
    $477–690

  6. 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 47m
    $210–640

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

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    12h 20m
    $260–985

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 57m
    $327–463

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    13h 49m
    $380–770

  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 Rosemead / Fern to Malibutaxi taxi
    3d 17h
    $2,070–3,366

Brooklyn to Malibu by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$535Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,512 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

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 Prospect Park to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via 42 St-Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d 20h.

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