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 METRO J 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 - METRO J
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 - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    40 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

From El Monte Station to Ucla by bus

To get from El Monte Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 707 bus from El Monte Station station to Grand / 5th 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 43 min. 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.

103min
Bus - 707707
Bus - 720720
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 - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    ID 13561
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th & Grand Wb
    ID 40132
    50 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
    60 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 El Monte Station to Ucla

The distance between El Monte Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 26.89 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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From El Monte Station to Ucla by bus

To get from El Monte Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 707 bus from El Monte Station station to Grand / 5th 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 43 min. 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.

103min
Bus - 707707
Bus - 720720
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 - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    ID 13561
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th & Grand Wb
    ID 40132
    50 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
    60 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 El Monte Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 707, Bus line 720, 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 METRO J 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 subway 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 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 METRO J 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 subway fare from El Monte Station to Ucla?

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

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