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How to get fromMalibu Beach to Indioby tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu Beach to Indio by tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    4h 26m
    $34–71

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Maravilla Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Indiobus bus Huntington Park
    5h 21m
    $19–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 40m
    $60–79

  4. Drive  153.1 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu Beach to Indiocar car 153.1 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–41

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 34m
    $21–39

Malibu Beach to Indio by bus and tram

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Indio Bus Station via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 34m.

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