How to get from Downtown to Zuma Beach by bus and subway?

From Downtown to Zuma Beach by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to Zuma Beach in Malibu, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 74 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to 1st / Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 134 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Pacific Coast Highway / Busch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Zuma Beach on the Moovit app.

153min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Walk to Zuma Beach
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    East La College via Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Central
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Busch
    ID 12728
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zuma Beach
    Walk to
    Zuma Beach
    Pacific Coast Highway
    1.21 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Zuma Beach

The distance between Downtown, Malibu and Zuma Beach, Malibu is approximately 39.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Zuma Beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Malibu – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown to Zuma Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown to Zuma Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown) and destination (Zuma Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown to Zuma Beach?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 74, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 134.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown and Zuma Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown to Zuma Beach?

    The 74 bus line goes from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station near Downtown in Los Angeles to 1st / Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 1st / Central station near Zuma Beach in Malibu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to Zuma Beach by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Downtown in Los Angeles and Zuma Beach in Malibu by bus and subway is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown to get to Zuma Beach?

    Get on the 74 bus from the Alameda / Cesar E Chavez stop near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown and Zuma Beach?

    Get off the bus at the 1st / Central stop, which is closest to Zuma Beach in Malibu.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Downtown to Zuma Beach?

    The ride from Downtown to Zuma Beach costs $1.75.

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