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 56 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

56min$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 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 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

65min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 66
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 - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    16 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 56 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.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica/La Brea

Santa Monica/La Brea is located at Santa Monica/La Brea, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is LA Brea / Santa Monica.

Subway stations close to Santa Monica/La Brea:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station

Bus stations close to Santa Monica/La Brea:

  • LA Brea / Santa Monica
  • Santa Monica & LA Brea
  • LA Brea & Santa Monica

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 & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza).

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Medical Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla by bus via 4 and 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 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

65min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 66
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 - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    16 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 56 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 65 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 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 56 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 56 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.

  • When is the last bus from Santa Monica/La Brea to Ucla?

    The last bus from Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood to Ucla in Westwood is the USC - Westwood line. It leaves the Sunset / LA Brea stop at 6:41 PM.

  • 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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