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 Gateway Plaza & Union Station station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Malibu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

361min$1.75
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
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd / Broadway
    ID 3160
    310 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
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    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 • 22 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 361 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.

Bus schedule from Malibu to Santa Barbara

To check the bus 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 routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 361 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line 33, 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 6 hr 1 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 Ocean / Colorado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ocean / Colorado 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 6 hr 1 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 Ocean / Colorado stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Malibu to Santa Barbara costs $1.75.

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