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How to get fromPalm Desert to Malibuby plane, tram, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Malibu by plane, tram, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    3h 56m
    $202–614

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 34m
    $22–35

  3. 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 bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    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 134
    6h 50m
    $26–42

  4. Drive  148.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Malibucar car 148.4 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  5. Bus, line 33 bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 41m

  6. Line 11 bus, bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Portola to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fontana 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 / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    8h 5m
    $60–80

Palm Desert to Malibu by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 34m.

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