The average bus between Malibu and Orange County takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Malibu to Orange County. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Malibu and Orange County. The earliest departure is at 3:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malibu is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Orange County at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Monica / 4th and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malibu to Orange County? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Orange County. However, there are services departing from Malibu station and arriving at Orange County station via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Malibu to Orange County bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.
Malibu to Orange County bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The distance between Malibu and Orange County is 82 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 4m.