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How to get fromMontreal to Malibuby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Montreal to Malibu by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    10h 55m
    $228–911

  2. Fly to Santa Monica

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane YUL - SMO
    14h 44m
    $175–706

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chatsworthtrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,599–2,730

  4. Drive  2,864.5 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Malibucar car 2,864.5 mi
    45h 55m
    $656–947

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YUL - BUR
    13h 24m
    $178–759

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    15h 9m
    $349–1,424

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YUL - SNA
    16h 42m
    $479–1,424

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,688–2,663

  9. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from El Monte Station Lower Level to Malibutaxi taxi
    3d 19h
    $2,129–3,410

Montreal to Malibu by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,510.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Malibu, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Malibu via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chatsworth in around 2d 15h.

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