How to get from Hollywood, La to Malibu by bus and light rail?

From Hollywood, La to Malibu by bus and light rail

To get from Hollywood, La to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Cahuenga station to Jefferson / LA Cienega 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 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

148min$1.75
Bus - 217217
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Hollywood / Cahuenga

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hollywood, La
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Cienega
    ID 5222
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    La Cienega / Jefferson
    ID 80131S
    60 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
    21 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

From Hollywood, La to Malibu by bus

To get from Hollywood, La to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Cahuenga station to Fairfax / Venice 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 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

184min$1.75
Bus - 217217
Bus - 3333
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Hollywood / Cahuenga

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hollywood, La
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Venice
    ID 1438
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Fairfax
    ID 15299
    30 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
    47 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
    44 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 Hollywood, La to Malibu

The distance between Hollywood, La, Los Angeles and Malibu, Los Angeles is approximately 36.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollywood, La 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 Hollywood, La

Hollywood, La is located at Hollywood, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hollywood & Cahuenga Blvd..

Subway stations close to Hollywood, La:

  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Bus stations close to Hollywood, La:

  • Hollywood & Cahuenga Blvd.
  • Hollywood / Cahuenga
  • Hollywood / Wilcox

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

From Hollywood, La to Malibu by bus

To get from Hollywood, La to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Cahuenga station to Fairfax / Venice 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 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

184min$1.75
Bus - 217217
Bus - 3333
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Hollywood / Cahuenga

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hollywood, La
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Venice
    ID 1438
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Fairfax
    ID 15299
    30 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
    47 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
    44 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 Hollywood, La to Malibu?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 134.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hollywood, La to Malibu?

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line 33, Bus line 134.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hollywood, La 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 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hollywood, La to Malibu in Los Angeles?

    The 217 bus line goes from LA Cienega - Jefferson Station station near Hollywood, La to Jefferson / LA Cienega station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Jefferson / LA Cienega station near Malibu in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Hollywood, La and Malibu in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hollywood, La to get to Malibu in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 217 bus from the LA Cienega - Jefferson Station stop near Hollywood, La in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson / LA Cienega stop, which is closest to Malibu in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Hollywood, La to Malibu?

    The ride from Hollywood, La to Malibu costs $1.75.