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How to get from Arcadia to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Arcadia to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Arcadia to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

109min$2.85
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    39 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arcadia to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and RAPID 6

To get from Arcadia to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

117min$2.15
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    39 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Arcadia to Ucla

The distance between Arcadia, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 32.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcadia 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 Arcadia

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Metro Rail Station North.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Metro Rail Station North
  • Metro Rail Station South
  • Metro Rail Station (Gold Line)

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Gayley & Strathmore - UCLA.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Gayley & Strathmore - UCLA
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)

Alternative route from Arcadia to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and RAPID 6

To get from Arcadia to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

117min$2.15
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    39 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Arcadia to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arcadia to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Arcadia and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Arcadia to Ucla?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Arcadia in Arcadia to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Arcadia in Arcadia and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Arcadia to get to Ucla?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Arcadia in Arcadia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Arcadia and Ucla?

    Get off the light rail at the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Arcadia to Ucla?

    The ride from Arcadia to Ucla costs $2.85.