How to get from Studio City, La to Malibu by bus, light rail and subway?

From Studio City, La to Malibu by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Studio City, La to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 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 34 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

154min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    21 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Busch
    ID 12728
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Malibu
    Walk to
    Malibu
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Studio City, La to Malibu by bus and subway

To get from Studio City, La to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Wilshire / Vermont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 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 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

178min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Vermont
    ID 16769
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Santa Monica (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd St Promenade
    ID 14382
    440 yd • 6 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
    46 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 Studio City, La to Malibu

The distance between Studio City, La, Los Angeles and Malibu, Los Angeles is approximately 48.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Studio City, La to Malibu by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Studio City, La

Studio City, La is located at Studio City, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Universal / Studio City Station.

Subway stations close to Studio City, La:

  • Universal / Studio City Station
  • North Hollywood Station

Bus stations close to Studio City, La:

  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga
  • Universal Studios Station
  • Universal Redline Station

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 Studio City, La to Malibu by bus and subway

To get from Studio City, La to Malibu in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Wilshire / Vermont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 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 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

178min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - 134134
Walk to Malibu
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Vermont
    ID 16769
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Santa Monica (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd St Promenade
    ID 14382
    440 yd • 6 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
    46 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 Studio City, La to Malibu?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 134.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line 134.

  • Is there a direct subway between Studio City, La and Malibu in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Studio City, La to Malibu in Los Angeles?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station station near Studio City, La to Union Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Union Sta. station near Malibu in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Studio City, La and Malibu in Los Angeles by subway, light rail and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Studio City, La to get to Malibu in Los Angeles?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Universal / Studio City Station station near Studio City, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Studio City, La and Malibu in Los Angeles?

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

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

    The ride from Studio City, La to Malibu costs $1.75.

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