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There are 10 ways to get from Mexico City to Malibu by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEX - LAX
    8h 17m
    $155–260

  2. Fly Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Tijuana International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane NLU - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    12h 32m
    $133–343

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    47h 16m
    $218–373

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chatsworthtrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,053–1,620

  5. Drive  1,836.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Malibucar car 1,836.9 mi
    33h 53m
    $405–585

  6. Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Tijuana International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MEX - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    11h 53m
    $135–344

  7. Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MEX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 41m
    $145–640

  8. Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEX - BUR
    11h 8m
    $145–658

  9. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to East Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 1h
    $255–371

  10. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 11h
    $200–237

Mexico City to Malibu by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,588.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Malibu, CA, USA?

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and three other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Mexicali, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Calexico Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 47h 16m.

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