How to get from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 134 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station to Ocean / Colorado station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 360 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Malibu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

360min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View
    ID 4239
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ocean / Colorado
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd / Broadway
    ID 3160
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    152 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus and train via 134, 4 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 134 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station to Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Malibu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

419min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View
    ID 4239
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    61 min
  • 4
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    119 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    152 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malibu to Santa Barbara

The distance between Malibu, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 143.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 360 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Malibu to Santa Barbara

To check the bus and train schedule from Malibu to Santa Barbara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Malibu) and destination (Santa Barbara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus and train via 134, 4 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 134 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station to Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Malibu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

419min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View
    ID 4239
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    61 min
  • 4
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    119 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    152 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 360 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line 33, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 419 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 360 min.

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

    The 134 bus line goes from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station near Malibu to Downtown Santa Monica Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Santa Monica Station station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Malibu and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 360 min.

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

    Get on the 134 bus from the Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View stop near Malibu in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Santa Monica Station station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Malibu to Santa Barbara?

    The ride from Malibu to Santa Barbara costs $1.75.

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