How to get from Isla Vista to Malibu by bus?

From Isla Vista to Malibu by bus

To get from Isla Vista to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the 134 bus from Ocean / Colorado station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 44 min.

464min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 3333
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / Ocean
    ID 14361
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean / Colorado
    ID 140715
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Busch
    ID 12728
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Isla Vista to Malibu by bus via FLIXBUS 2013, 4 and 134

To get from Isla Vista to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 134 bus from Broadway / 3rd St Promenade station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 4 min.

544min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 44
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Broadway
    ID 9221
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway WB & 4th FS
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd St Promenade
    ID 14382
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Busch
    ID 12728
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Los Angeles.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Malibu

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Malibu, Los Angeles is approximately 149.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 464 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Malibu by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Isla Vista

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Colegio & Stadium.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • El Colegio & Stadium
  • El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • UCSB Bus Loop

Public transit stations close to Malibu, Los Angeles

Malibu is located at Malibu, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View.

Bus stations close to Malibu:

  • Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View

Related Routes

Alternative route from Isla Vista to Malibu by bus via FLIXBUS 2013, 4 and 134

To get from Isla Vista to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 134 bus from Broadway / 3rd St Promenade station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 4 min.

544min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 44
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Broadway
    ID 9221
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway WB & 4th FS
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd St Promenade
    ID 14382
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Busch
    ID 12728
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Malibu?

    The fastest way takes 464 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line 33, Bus line 134.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Isla Vista to Malibu?

    The alternative route takes 544 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line 4, Bus line 134.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Malibu in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Isla Vista to Malibu in Los Angeles?

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from Los Angeles Union Station station near Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Los Angeles Union Station station near Malibu in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to Malibu in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Malibu in Los Angeles by bus is about 7 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Isla Vista to get to Malibu in Los Angeles?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from the Los Angeles Union Station stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Isla Vista and Malibu in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Los Angeles Union Station stop, which is closest to Malibu in Los Angeles.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More