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How to get fromHouston to Malibu Beachby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Malibu Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    7h 19m
    $136–659

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    28h 43m
    $283–344

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    38h 52m
    $444–969

  4. Drive 1,534.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Malibu Beachcar car 1,534.6 mi
    24h 51m
    $281–405

  5. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus
    7h 53m
    $188–422

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus
    9h 6m
    $148–659

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $186–821

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $158–464

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    37h 37m
    $319–521

Houston to Malibu Beach by train, subway, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Civic Center / Malibu Library via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 28h 43m.

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