What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Malibu is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Malibu?

The distance between Palm Desert and Malibu is 170 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Malibu without a car is to taxi and bus and train and tram and line 134 bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Malibu?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Palm Desert to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Malibu bus from?

Palm Desert to Malibu bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Malibu bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Malibu bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Malibu is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Palm Desert to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 223+ hotels available in Malibu.

Palm Desert to Malibu - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Malibu by taxi, bus, train, tram, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Taxi, bus, train, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Palm Desert to Indio, CAtaxi
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
6h 24m
$70–101
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 41m
$22–45
Line 11 bus, bus, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 11
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
6h 35m
$26–42
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Malibucar 148.4 mi
2h 41m
$28–40
Fly, tram, line 134 bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
3h 55m
$172–614
Bus, line 33 bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 36m
$45–65
Line 11 bus, bus, line 20 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 11
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
3. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
7h 42m
$52–69

Palm Desert to Malibu by bus, foot, subway, and tram

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 36m.

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