There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu by tram, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Tram, line 534 bus • 2 h 57 min
$5 - $7
5 alternative options
Bus, line 534 bus • 3 h 21 min
$5 - $12
Line 734 bus, line 1 bus, line 534 bus • 3 h 25 min
$5 - $10
Taxi • 41 min
$140 - $180
Drive • 41 min
$3 - $5
Uber • 41 min
$30 - $45
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu via Universal / Studio City Station, Hollywood / Vine Station, Argyle Ave. & Hollywood Blvd., Oxford Ave. & Wilshire Blvd., Oxford Sb & Wilshire Ns, 7Th Sb & Olympic Blvd Ns, and Olympic / 7th in around 3 h 21 min.

- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Malibu Library
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- metro.net
Bus from Olympic / 7th to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Hilgard / Westholme
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- metro.net

- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from Oxford Sb & Wilshire Ns to 7Th Sb & Olympic Blvd Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from Hilgard Sb & Westholme Fs to Colorado Wb & 5Th Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- bigbluebus.com

- Website
- uber.com
Towncar from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Signup at
- uber.com
- POOL
- $30 - $45
- uberASSIST
- $35 - $50
- uberESPAÑOL
- $35 - $50
- uberX
- $35 - $50
- WAV
- $35 - $50
- uberXL
- $60 - $80
- UberSELECT
- $90 - $120
- UberBLACK
- $130 - $170
- UberSUV
- $160 - $200
- UberLUX
- $180 - $230
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $140 - $180
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- Website
- weho.org
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
http://ladot.lacity.org/
- Website
- ladot.lacity.org
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- taxi4u.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu?
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Malibu is 33 km. The road distance is 52 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu?
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 41 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu?
The quickest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu is to taxi which takes 41 min and costs $140 - $180.
Is there a direct bus between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Malibu?
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Sepulveda / Ventura, Hilgard Sb & Westholme Fs and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 25 min.
How long does it take to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu?
It takes approximately 2 h 57 min to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Malibu, including transfers.