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How to get fromPalmdale to Malibuby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Malibu by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 12m
    $16–21

  2. Train, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761
    5h 1m
    $12–17

  3. Drive 68.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Malibucar car 68.5 mi
    1h 22m
    $13–19

  4. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 17m
    $13–19

Palmdale to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Malibu. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 5th / Colorado, then take the line 134 bus to Civic Center / Malibu Library. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and 5th / Colorado in around 5h 1m.

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