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Thermal to Malibu buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thermal and Malibu takes 10h 2m and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thermal to Malibu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 2m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
$33
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 33 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
7h 49m
$24–41

Thermal to Malibu bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Thermal and Malibu. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thermal is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Malibu at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Coachella Transit Hub and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles12h 23m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles11h 15m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles14h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 6m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles11h 23m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 11m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles7h 5m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles10h 7m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles14h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles7h 4m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles6h 29m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles12h 7m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles6h 29m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles14h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles7h 34m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles6h 28m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles12h 6m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles10h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Sunline TransitSunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles6h 29m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thermal to Malibu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Thermal to Malibu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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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