How to get from Santa Monica to Malibu by bus?

From Santa Monica to Malibu by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station to 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 134 bus and finally take the 134 bus from Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway station to Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

105min$1.60
Bus - 11
Bus - 134134
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Santa Monica WB & 17th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 6605
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View
    ID 4239
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Malibu by bus via 4, 134 and 134

To get from Santa Monica to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns station to Broadway WB & 4th FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 134 bus and finally take the 134 bus from Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway station to Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

103min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 134134
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway WB & 4th FS
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd St Promenade
    ID 14382
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 6605
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View
    ID 4239
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Malibu

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Malibu, Los Angeles is approximately 25.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to Malibu, Los Angeles

Malibu is located at Malibu, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Zuma Beach.

Bus stations close to Malibu:

  • Zuma Beach
  • Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Malibu by bus via 4, 134 and 134

To get from Santa Monica to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns station to Broadway WB & 4th FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 134 bus and finally take the 134 bus from Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway station to Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

103min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 134134
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway WB & 4th FS
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd St Promenade
    ID 14382
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 6605
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View
    ID 4239
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Malibu?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 134, Bus line 134.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Malibu?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 134, Bus line 134.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Venice station near Santa Monica to 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station near Malibu in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Malibu in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Venice stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co stop, which is closest to Malibu in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica to Malibu?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Malibu costs $1.60.