How to get from Union Station to Ucla by bus?

From Union Station to Ucla by bus

To get from Union Station to Ucla in Westwood, take the CE534 bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3 station to Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound) station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $3.60.

72min$3.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE534CE534
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3
    ID 8945
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE534CE534
    Wait for bus
    CE534
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound)
    ID 8989
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    70 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union 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 SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

73min$2.85
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    10 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 SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    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 Union Station to Ucla

The distance between Union Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 15.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Los Angeles Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Los Angeles Union Station
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • Medical Plaza W
  • Westwood Plaza & UCLA Medical Center

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From Union Station to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union 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 SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

73min$2.85
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Vermont Station
    ID 80209S
    10 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 SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    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 Union Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line CE534, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to Ucla?

    The CE534 bus line goes from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3 station near Union Station in Downtown to Westbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Westbound station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the CE534 bus from the Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3 stop near Union Station in Downtown.

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

    Get off the bus at the Westbound stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Station to Ucla?

    The ride from Union Station to Ucla costs $3.60.

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