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

Malibu to Santa Barbara map

From Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus, light rail and train

To get from Malibu to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 134 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Morning View station to 5th / Colorado station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min.

335min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Light Rail - E LINE
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
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3383
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    156 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 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 143.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 335 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malibu to Santa Barbara by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Malibu

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

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Chapala & Canon Perdido.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Chapala & Canon Perdido
  • Carrillo & Anacapa
  • De LA Vina & Anapamu

Related Routes

Malibu to Santa Barbara map

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 335 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line E LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 35 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 light rail 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, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Malibu and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train is about 5 hr 35 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.

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