What is the cheapest way to get from Thermal to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Thermal to Malibu is to bus and tram and line 134 bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thermal to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Thermal to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Thermal and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Thermal to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Coachella Transit Hub, Indio Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Thermal to Malibu?

The distance between Thermal and Malibu is 168 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.

How do I travel from Thermal to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Thermal to Malibu without a car is to bus and tram and line 134 bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Thermal to Malibu?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Thermal to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thermal to Malibu bus from?

Thermal to Malibu bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Thermal to Malibu bus arrive?

Thermal to Malibu bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Thermal to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Thermal to Malibu is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Thermal to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 244+ hotels available in Malibu.

Thermal to Malibu - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, line 134 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Thermal to Malibu by bus, tram, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Librarybus 134
6h 38m
$26–38
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 49m
$24–41
Drive 160.6 mi
1. Drive from Thermal to Malibucar 160.6 mi
2h 54m
$30–43
Taxi, fly, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the taxi from Thermal to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
4h 13m
$253–673
Bus, line 20 bus, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to 5th / Coloradobus 20
3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus 134
7h 55m
$54–70

Thermal to Malibu by bus, foot, and tram

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Coachella Transit Hub, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 7h 49m.

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