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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Malibu by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h 31m
    $177–560

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chatsworthtrain train
    2d 3h
    $657–1,588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $354–603

  4. Drive  2,306.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Malibucar car 2,306.6 mi
    36h 29m
    $421–608

  5. Fly Detroit to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    11h 44m
    $217–958

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    11h 59m
    $183–440

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - 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 29m
    $318–4,123

  8. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    13h 37m
    $238–838

Detroit to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,028.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Malibu via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chatsworth in around 2d 3h.

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