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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Malibuby car, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, plane or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Malibu by car, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    6h 31m
    $32–46

  2. Drive 153.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Malibucar car 153.8 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 4m
    $54–82

  4. Bus, fly, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    5h 47m
    $55–318

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    9h 23m
    $50–83

  6. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Hillbus bus 460
    9h 54m
    $47–72

Joshua Tree to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and 5th / Colorado in around 8h 4m.

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