How to get from Union Station to Ucla by bus and subway?

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 / Fairfax 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 58 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

58min$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 / LA Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    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
    25 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

Alternative route from Union Station to Ucla by bus and subway via D LINE, 720 and 6

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 / Fairfax Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Westwood Blvd/Kinross Ave station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

59min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - 66
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 / LA Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd/Kinross Ave
    ID 911
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    5 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 Union Station to Ucla

The distance between Union Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 13.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union 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 Union Station to Ucla

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Ucla by bus and subway via D LINE, 720 and 6

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 / Fairfax Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Westwood Blvd/Kinross Ave station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

59min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - 66
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 / LA Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd/Kinross Ave
    ID 911
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    5 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 Union Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station to Ucla?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Wilshire / LA Cienega Station station near Union Station in Downtown to Wilshire / Fairfax Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Wilshire / Fairfax Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by subway and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Wilshire / LA Cienega Station station near Union Station in Downtown.

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

    Get off the subway at the Wilshire / Fairfax Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The ride from Union Station to Ucla costs $2.85.

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