How to get from Carson South to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Carson South to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Carson South to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

95min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carson South to Ucla by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, E LINE and R12

To get from Carson South to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Figueroa / 23rd 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

99min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    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
    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 Carson South to Ucla

The distance between Carson South, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 25.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carson South 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 Carson South

Carson South is located at Carson South, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Carson North.

Bus stations close to Carson South:

  • Carson North
  • Carson St + Figueroa St
  • Carson & Figueroa NW

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is UCLA Gateway Plaza.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza
  • Westwood Medical Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carson South to Ucla by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, E LINE and R12

To get from Carson South to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Figueroa / 23rd 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

99min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    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
    17 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 Carson South to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carson South to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carson South and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carson South to Ucla?

    The METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus line goes from Carson North station near Carson South in West Carson to El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Carson South in West Carson and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carson South to get to Ucla?

    Get on the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from the Carson North stop near Carson South in West Carson.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carson South and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The ride from Carson South to Ucla costs $2.15.

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