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Trip Overview

The average bus between Malibu and Long Beach takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Malibu to Long Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 134 bus, line 3 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
  2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
  3. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
3h 46m
$4–5

Malibu to Long Beach bus times

Buses run hourly between Malibu and Long Beach. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malibu is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Long Beach at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at 5th / Colorado and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue BusMetro Los Angeles3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Malibu to Long Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Malibu to Long Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Downtown Long Beach Station via 5th / Colorado, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 3h 46m.

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