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How to get fromNew York to Malibuby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, tram, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to Malibu by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, tram, or taxi

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 39m
    $215–685

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 47m
    $199–826

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 18h
    $530–917

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,014–2,128

  5. Drive 2,785.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Malibucar car 2,785.3 mi
    45h 31m
    $509–735

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    11h 3m
    $359–924

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 44m
    $359–638

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Van Nuys Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY)plane plane LGA - VNY
    11h 31m
    $250–968

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    13h 46m
    $356–1,448

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    13h 50m
    $430–1,739

  11. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Rosemead / Fern to Malibutaxi taxi
    3d 15h
    $1,324–2,632

New York to Malibu by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,494.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d 18h.

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