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How to get fromCharlotte to Malibuby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Malibu by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    8h 52m
    $177–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $431–847

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 21h
    $909–1,916

  4. Drive 2,428 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Malibucar car 2,428 mi
    38h 48m
    $444–640

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CLT - BUR
    11h 23m
    $267–1,108

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $237–922

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - 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
    12h 52m
    $278–1,123

Charlotte to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,160.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d 14h.

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