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How to get fromMalibu to Palmdaleby tram, train, bus, or 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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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 48m
    $16–21

  2. Line 761 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Sylmar Stationbus bus 761
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    5h 25m
    $13–19

  3. Drive 68.2 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Palmdalecar car 68.2 mi
    1h 23m
    $13–18

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    5h 31m
    $13–19

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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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, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 5h 25m.

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