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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Malibuby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Malibu by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    9h 38m
    $208–811

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station 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 17h
    $434–816

  3. Train, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to El Montetrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Santa Anita / Ramona to Malibutaxi taxi
    2d 18h
    $1,113–2,811

  4. Drive 2,723.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Malibucar car 2,723.9 mi
    44h 7m
    $498–719

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHL - BUR
    11h 59m
    $318–1,009

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    10h 17m
    $231–759

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    10h 28m
    $259–1,266

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    11h 16m
    $220–1,323

  9. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from El Monte Station Lower Level to Malibutaxi taxi
    3d 22h
    $1,357–2,698

Philadelphia to Malibu by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,436.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d 17h.

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