How to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus?

From Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / LA Brea station to Santa Monica / Westwood station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

55min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / LA Brea
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2147
    80 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
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus via 4 and RAPID 6

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / LA Brea station to Santa Monica / Sepulveda station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

63min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / LA Brea
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Sepulveda
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla

The distance between Santa Monica/La Brea, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 7.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica/La Brea) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus via 4 and RAPID 6

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / LA Brea station to Santa Monica / Sepulveda station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

63min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / LA Brea
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Sepulveda
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica/La Brea and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / LA Brea station near Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood to Santa Monica station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Monica station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica/La Brea to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / LA Brea stop near Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica/La Brea and Ucla?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla?

    The ride from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla costs $2.85.

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