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How to get fromMalibu to Coachellaby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Malibu to Coachella by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 15m
    $27–42

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    6h 15m
    $24–45

  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
    7h 19m
    $61–80

  4. Drive 157.6 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Coachellacar car 157.6 mi
    2h 50m
    $29–42

  5. Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 27m
    $208–665

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 44m
    $47–76

Malibu to Coachella by bus, tram, subway, and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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