How to get from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

From UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R12 bus from Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station to Venice Blvd & Overland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Ana Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from UCLA Gateway Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

185min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R12R12
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Palms
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice Blvd & Overland Ave
    ID 2987
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Overland
    ID 6939
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via RAPID 6, 33 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the RAPID 6 bus from UCLA Gateway Plaza station to Sepulveda Blvd/Venice Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Ana Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from UCLA Gateway Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from UCLA Gateway Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Venice Blvd
    ID 663
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Sepulveda
    ID 6965
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana

The distance between UCLA Gateway Plaza and City of Santa Ana is approximately 53.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Ana – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via RAPID 6, 33 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the RAPID 6 bus from UCLA Gateway Plaza station to Sepulveda Blvd/Venice Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Ana Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from UCLA Gateway Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from UCLA Gateway Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Venice Blvd
    ID 663
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Sepulveda
    ID 6965
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line R12, Bus line 33, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line RAPID 6, Bus line 33, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between UCLA Gateway Plaza and City of Santa Ana?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana?

    The R12 bus line goes from Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station near UCLA Gateway Plaza in Westwood to Palms station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Palms station near City of Santa Ana.

  • How long does it take to travel from UCLA Gateway Plaza to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

    The total travel time between UCLA Gateway Plaza and City of Santa Ana by bus and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near UCLA Gateway Plaza to get to City of Santa Ana?

    Get on the R12 bus from the Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) stop near UCLA Gateway Plaza in Westwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between UCLA Gateway Plaza and City of Santa Ana?

    Get off the bus at the Palms station, which is closest to City of Santa Ana.

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