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

From El Monte Station to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from El Monte Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

97min$2.85
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Subway - 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 - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown La
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    20 yd • 1 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 El Monte Station to Ucla

The distance between El Monte Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 27.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station 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 El Monte Station to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from El Monte Station to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Monte Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

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

    The EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus line goes from Flower / 23rd station near El Monte Station in El Monte to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till LATTC / Ortho Institute station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between El Monte Station in El Monte and Ucla in Westwood by bus and subway is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from the Flower / 23rd 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 LATTC / Ortho Institute stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

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

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