How to get from East Los Angeles to Malibu by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from East Los Angeles to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to 3rd St &Mcdonnell Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 134 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

175min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St &Mcdonnell Ave
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 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
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 10, E LINE and 134

To get from East Los Angeles to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 10 bus from Whittier/Findlay station to Atlantic/Pomona station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 134 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

181min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Whittier/Findlay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier/Findlay
    ID 10106
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    10 Whittier Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic/Pomona
    ID 10128
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Atlantic Station
    ID 80401S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 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
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Los Angeles to Malibu

The distance between East Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Malibu, Los Angeles is approximately 47.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Los Angeles to Malibu by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles is located at East Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (EB).

Train stations close to East Los Angeles:

  • Commerce Metrolink Station
  • Montebello/Commerce

Bus stations close to East Los Angeles:

  • Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (EB)
  • Ferguson Dr & Elton Ave (WB)
  • Ferguson Dr & Elton Ave (EB)

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
  • Zuma Beach

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 10, E LINE and 134

To get from East Los Angeles to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 10 bus from Whittier/Findlay station to Atlantic/Pomona station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 134 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

181min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Whittier/Findlay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier/Findlay
    ID 10106
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    10 Whittier Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic/Pomona
    ID 10128
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Atlantic Station
    ID 80401S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 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
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Los Angeles to Malibu?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 134.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Los Angeles to Malibu?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 134.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus line goes from Olympic / Hendricks station near East Los Angeles to Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Loop station near Malibu in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from East Los Angeles to Malibu in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between East Los Angeles and Malibu in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from the Olympic / Hendricks stop near East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from East Los Angeles to Malibu?

    The ride from East Los Angeles to Malibu costs $0.75.

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