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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Malibuby plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    6h 7m
    $375–559

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 50m
    $70–142

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    20h 20m
    $87–213

  4. Drive 802.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Malibucar car 802.3 mi
    13h 13m
    $147–212

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    6h 52m
    $80–427

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    6h 48m
    $131–383

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    9h 23m
    $72–389

Albuquerque to Malibu by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 17h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–210 and the journey takes 17h.

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