How to get from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus?

From Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 FLIXBUS 2005 bus from Los Angeles Union Station station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Bus - 3333
Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
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
    56 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
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2005
    Oakland (West Oakland Bart Station)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    130 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus via 134, 4 and FLIXBUS 2005

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 FLIXBUS 2005 bus from Los Angeles Union Station station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Bus - 44
Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
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
    60 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
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2005
    Oakland (West Oakland Bart Station)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    130 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.07 mi • 23 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 150.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 350 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus via 134, 4 and FLIXBUS 2005

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 FLIXBUS 2005 bus from Los Angeles Union Station station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Bus - 44
Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
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
    60 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
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2005
    Oakland (West Oakland Bart Station)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    130 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 350 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line 33, Bus line FLIXBUS 2005.

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

    The alternative route takes 350 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line 4, Bus line FLIXBUS 2005.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 50 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 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?

    The total travel time between Malibu and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus is about 5 hr 50 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 stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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