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How to get fromMalibu to Indian Wellsby bus, tram, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Indian Wells by bus, tram, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Line 134 bus, tram, bus, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at El Doradobus bus 11
    5h 51m
    $27–47

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 16m
    $24–40

  3. Drive 149.8 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Indian Wellscar car 149.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  4. 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 18m
    $178–625

  5. Line 134 bus, tram, train, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at El Doradobus bus 11
    7h 40m
    $61–80

Malibu to Indian Wells by bus, tram, subway, and foot

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 16m.

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