What is the cheapest way to get from Malibu to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Palm Desert is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malibu to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Malibu to Palm Desert?

The distance between Malibu and Palm Desert is 177 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.

How do I travel from Malibu to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Malibu to Palm Desert without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $23 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Malibu to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Malibu to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to Palm Desert bus from?

Malibu to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where does the Malibu to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Malibu to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Palm Desert is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Malibu to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Malibu to Palm Desert - 7 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Malibu to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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Line 33 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 40m
$24–45
Drive 148.3 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to Palm Desertcar 148.3 mi
2h 40m
$28–40
Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
4h 14m
$168–615
Line 134 bus, tram, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus 134
2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 54m
$48–77
Line 33 bus, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
7h 22m
$24–40
Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39m
$45–70
Line 134 bus, tram, train, bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus 134
2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus 11
7h 46m
$61–80

Malibu to Palm Desert by bus and foot

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 40m.

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