What is the cheapest way to get from Malibu to Palmdale?

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Palmdale is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malibu to Palmdale?

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct train between Malibu and Palmdale?

No, there is no direct train from Malibu station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Malibu to Palmdale?

The distance between Malibu and Palmdale is 102 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from Malibu to Palmdale without a car?

The best way to get from Malibu to Palmdale without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $15 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Malibu to Palmdale?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Malibu to Palmdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to Palmdale train from?

Malibu to Palmdale train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Malibu to Palmdale train arrive?

Malibu to Palmdale train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Malibu to Palmdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Palmdale is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Malibu to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 70+ hotels available in Palmdale.

Malibu to Palmdale - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 33 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Palmdale by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
4h 48m
$16–21
Drive 68.1 mi
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1. Drive from Malibu to Palmdalecar 68.1 mi
1h 24m
$12–17
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
5h 31m
$13–19
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Sylmar Stationbus 761
2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
5h 34m
$13–18

Malibu to Palmdale by bus, tram, subway, and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Malibu to Palmdale. However, you can take the line 134 bus to 5th / Colorado, walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Palmdale Station via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 31m.

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