By Lookout Staff

February 26, 2025 -- MTA bus service between Santa Monica and Malibu will resume Friday after it was suspended when the Palisades Fire ignited on January 7, L.A. Metro announced Wednesday.

Metro Line 134 will serve four stops on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu, as well as in Santa Monica between the Downtown Expo Line Station and Ocean and Colorado avenues.

“Resuming service on Line 134 is a crucial step toward supporting the residents and commuters who depend on this route from Malibu to Santa Monica,” said Metro Board Member and LA County Third District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.

Horvath, however, cautioned that "this is not yet operations as usual" and noted that "there are still challenges ahead."

Line 134 buses will not open their doors for bus stops on PCH through the approximate 10-mile work zone between PCH/Temescal Canyon Road and PCH/Rambla Vista near the Carbon Beach Terrace checkpoint, MTA officials said.

"There will be no service to bus stops located within the work zone, nor will courtesy stops be available."

In addition, delays are expected due to a single lane open in each direction and a 25-mph speed limit in the work zone, MTA officials said, adding that "schedules will be reviewed and may be adjusted at a future date based on experience."

Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart called the restoration of transit service to Malibu "a critical step in our community’s recovery.”

“This modified service strikes a careful balance of safety and ensuring residents, workers, and business patrons have a safe and reliable way to travel through the area," Stewart said.

"While the impact of the Palisades Fire remains, this marks an important milestone in reconnecting our city and supporting those who depend on public transit.”

In Malibu, Line 134 will serve stops at the Malibu Pier, Cross Creek Road, Civic Center Way and Malibu Canyon Road between Malibu and Trancas Canyon Road.