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How to get from Malibu to Watts, La by bus and light rail?

From Malibu to Watts, La by bus and light rail

To get from Malibu to Watts, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: 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 A LINE light rail from Pico station to 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

142min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Watts, La
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
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    44 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    103rd Street / Watts Towers Station
    ID 80113S
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Watts, La
    Walk to
    Watts, La
    0.68 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malibu to Watts, La by bus and light rail via 134, E LINE and 55

To get from Malibu to Watts, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail 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 55 bus from Grand / 23rd station to Compton / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

166min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 5555
Walk to Watts, La
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
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand / 23rd
    ID 13573
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Compton / 103rd
    ID 9340
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Watts, La
    Walk to
    Watts, La
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malibu to Watts, La

The distance between Malibu, Los Angeles and Watts, La, Los Angeles is approximately 45.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malibu to Watts, La by bus and light rail, 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 Watts, La, Los Angeles

Watts, La is located at Watts, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Weignand Ave & 107th St (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Watts, La:

  • Weignand Ave & 107th St (Northbound)
  • Gorman Ave & 107th St (Southbound)
  • Weignand Ave & 105th St (Northbound)

Alternative route from Malibu to Watts, La by bus and light rail via 134, E LINE and 55

To get from Malibu to Watts, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail 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 55 bus from Grand / 23rd station to Compton / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

166min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 5555
Walk to Watts, La
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
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand / 23rd
    ID 13573
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Compton / 103rd
    ID 9340
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Watts, La
    Walk to
    Watts, La
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malibu to Watts, La?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line E LINE, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Watts, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Malibu to Watts, La 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 2 light rail lines till Downtown Santa Monica Station station near Watts, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Malibu and Watts, La in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Malibu to get to Watts, La 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 Watts, La in Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Malibu to Watts, La?

    The ride from Malibu to Watts, La costs $1.75.

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