How to get from Beacon / 1st to Ucla by bus and subway?

From Beacon / 1st to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Beacon / 1st to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the J bus from Beacon / 1st station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE subway and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Beacon / 1st may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

107min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - J
Subway - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Beacon / 1st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beacon / 1st
    ID 3153
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J
    Wait for bus
    J
    950 - El Monte Station - Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Beacon / 1st to Ucla by bus and subway via J , E LINE and R12

To get from Beacon / 1st to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the J bus from Beacon / 1st station to Figueroa / 23rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway 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 52 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Beacon / 1st may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

112min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - J
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Beacon / 1st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beacon / 1st
    ID 3153
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J
    Wait for bus
    J
    950 - El Monte Station - Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    ID 80134
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Beacon / 1st to Ucla

The distance between Beacon / 1st, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 32.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beacon / 1st to Ucla by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Beacon / 1st to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from Beacon / 1st to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Beacon / 1st) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Beacon / 1st to Ucla by bus and subway via J , E LINE and R12

To get from Beacon / 1st to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the J bus from Beacon / 1st station to Figueroa / 23rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway 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 52 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Beacon / 1st may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

112min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - J
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Beacon / 1st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beacon / 1st
    ID 3153
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J
    Wait for bus
    J
    950 - El Monte Station - Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    ID 80134
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Beacon / 1st to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line J, Subway line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Beacon / 1st to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line J, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Beacon / 1st and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Beacon / 1st to Ucla?

    The J bus line goes from Beacon / 1st station near Beacon / 1st in San Pedro to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harbor Freeway Bus Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Beacon / 1st to Ucla by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Beacon / 1st in San Pedro and Ucla in Westwood by bus and subway is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Beacon / 1st to get to Ucla?

    Get on the J bus from the Beacon / 1st stop near Beacon / 1st in San Pedro.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Beacon / 1st and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Freeway Bus Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Beacon / 1st to Ucla?

    The ride from Beacon / 1st to Ucla costs $1.75.

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