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How to get fromLa Quinta to Malibu Beachby bus, tram, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to Malibu Beach by bus, tram, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio to East Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    5h 19m
    $53–74

  2. Drive 155.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Malibu Beachcar car 155.6 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    6h 22m
    $70–100

  4. Fly, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus
    4h 6m
    $235–652

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    5h 53m
    $52–73

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Quinta to Malibu Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Malibu Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Indio, Los Angeles Downtown, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 53m.

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