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How to get fromDes Moines to Malibuby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Malibu by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    6h 37m
    $119–321

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    39h 28m
    $296–461

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 12m
    $1,005–1,676

  4. Drive  1,710.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Malibucar car 1,710.8 mi
    26h 39m
    $313–451

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    8h 41m
    $144–629

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DSM - LGB
    9h 51m
    $126–521

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DSM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $154–413

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - 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
    10h 21m
    $175–694

Des Moines to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 39h 28m.

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