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How to get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla by bus?

From Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla by bus

To get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vermont station to Santa Monica / Westwood station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood / Santa Monica station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Vermont / Santa Monica Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

76min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vermont
    ID 14349
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    80 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
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Vermont / Santa Monica Station station to Wilshire / Vermont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Vermont / Santa Monica Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

77min$2.85
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Vermont
    ID 16769
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    10 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
    6 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 Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla

The distance between Vermont / Santa Monica Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 10.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla

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

From Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Vermont / Santa Monica Station station to Wilshire / Vermont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Vermont / Santa Monica Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

77min$2.85
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Vermont
    ID 16769
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    10 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
    6 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 Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vermont / Santa Monica Station and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Vermont station near Vermont / Santa Monica Station in East Hollywood to Santa Monica / Westwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Monica / Westwood station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Vermont / Santa Monica Station in East Hollywood and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vermont / Santa Monica Station to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Vermont stop near Vermont / Santa Monica Station in East Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vermont / Santa Monica Station and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Monica / Westwood stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the bus fare from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla?

    The ride from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Ucla costs $2.85.