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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Malibu is to bus via Tucson which costs $60 - $95 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Malibu is to fly and tram and line 134 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $500 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Malibu?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Malibu station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Tucson to Malibu?

The distance between Tucson and Malibu is 496 miles. The road distance is 516.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Malibu without a car is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $170 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Tucson to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Malibu bus from?

Tucson to Malibu bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Malibu train from?

Tucson to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Malibu?

The best way to get from Tucson to Malibu is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Tucson to Malibu bus arrive?

Tucson to Malibu bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Tucson to Malibu train arrive?

Tucson to Malibu train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Malibu is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Tucson to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 217+ hotels available in Malibu.

Tucson to Malibu - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and line 134 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Malibu by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway

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Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
5h 38m
$505–1,108
Bus via Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to East Los Angelesbus Nogales
14h 34m
$63–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
12h 32m
$170–332
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
12h 37m
$78–128
Drive 513.9 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Malibucar 513.9 mi
8h 26m
$94–136
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
6h 49m
$180–404
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus
7h 33m
$230–552

Tucson to Malibu by train, subway, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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