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How to get fromMalibu Beach to Mojave Desertby bus, car, train, shuttle, plane, tram, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Malibu Beach to Mojave Desert by bus, car, train, shuttle, plane, tram, or subway

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Drive from Las Vegas to Mojave Desertcar car
    9h 22m
    $78–110

  2. Drive 239.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Malibu Beach to Mojave Desertcar car 239.2 mi
    4h 30m
    $44–64

  3. Train, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Laughlin, NVshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Laughlin, NV to Mojave Desertcar car
    14h 8m
    $208–356

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 41m
    $116–924

  5. Bus, drive via Paradise (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 52m
    $55–103

  6. Bus, drive via Enterprise (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    11h 51m
    $62–99

  7. Fly from Santa Monica, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 30m
    $56–312

  8. Line 134 bus, tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from 3835 Cross Creek to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    5. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 41m
    $179–1,025

  9. Line 134 bus, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from 3835 Cross Creek to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LGB - LAS
    6. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 36m
    $61–317

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar175Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malibu Beach to Mojave Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 397 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Malibu Beach to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the line 134 bus to 5th / Colorado, walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to Maravilla Station, walk to East Los Angeles, take the bus to Las Vegas, then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3835 Cross Creek to Mojave Desert via 5th / Colorado, Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Kingman Station, Kingman, AZ, and Laughlin, NV in around 14h 8m.

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