How to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla by bus?

From Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla by bus

To get from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla in Westwood, take the CE534 bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3 station to Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound) station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $3.60.

72min$3.60
Bus - CE534CE534
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 2
    Bus - CE534CE534
    Wait for bus
    CE534
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound)
    ID 8989
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta) station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

71min$2.85
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 15.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Los Angeles Union Station

Los Angeles Union Station is located at Los Angeles Union Station, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza.

Subway stations close to Los Angeles Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Los Angeles Union Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Los Angeles Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Gayley / Strathmore.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Gayley / Strathmore
  • Los Angeles (Ucla)
  • Gayley & Strathmore - UCLA

Related Routes

From Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta) station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

71min$2.85
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line CE534, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Union Station and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla?

    The CE534 bus line goes from Westbound station near Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown to Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound) station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Los Angeles Union Station to get to Ucla?

    Get on the CE534 bus from the Westbound stop near Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Los Angeles Union Station and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound) stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the bus fare from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla?

    The ride from Los Angeles Union Station to Ucla costs $3.60.

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