How to get from El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from El Monte Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 23rd 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 32 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

92min$2.85
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 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

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, E LINE and RAPID 6

To get from El Monte Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 23rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

97min$2.15
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 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
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte Station to Ucla

The distance between El Monte Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 26.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Monte Station

El Monte Station is located at El Monte Station, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte Station:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte Station:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station E
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is UCLA Gateway Plaza.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza
  • Westwood Medical Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, E LINE and RAPID 6

To get from El Monte Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 23rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

97min$2.15
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 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
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte Station to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte Station and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte Station to Ucla?

    The METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus line goes from Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Monte Station in El Monte to Flower / 23rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Flower / 23rd station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between El Monte Station in El Monte and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte Station to get to Ucla?

    Get on the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from the Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line stop near El Monte Station in El Monte.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte Station and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Flower / 23rd stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from El Monte Station to Ucla?

    The ride from El Monte Station to Ucla costs $2.85.

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