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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Malibu by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 134 bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - 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
    7h 11m
    $146–330

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram, line 134 bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - 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 1m
    $98–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    36h 37m
    $369–511

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    38h 26m
    $830–1,272

  5. Drive  1,375.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Malibucar car 1,375.6 mi
    22h 15m
    $252–363

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - 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
    8h
    $276–558

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    8h 53m
    $199–580

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $126–572

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$830Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,280.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 36h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $800–1,300 and the journey takes 36h 13m.

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