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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Malibu by bus, train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus bus 134
    5h 56m
    $43–60

  2. Bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    9h 46m
    $12–20

  3. Drive 133.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Malibucar car 133.2 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  4. Fly, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    3h 41m
    $140–576

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    7h 49m
    $36–50

Palm Springs to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 49m.

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