How to get from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla by bus and subway?

From 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the DASH bus from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) station to Vermont & MLK Jr. Blvd. (CW) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway 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 28 min. The ride fare is $1.95. The bus and subway schedule from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

88min$1.95
Bus - DASHDASH
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from 55th & Central Ave. (CW)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    55th & Central Ave. (CW)
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont & MLK Jr. Blvd. (CW)
    ID 1542
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo / Vermont
    ID 80126S
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    21 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

From 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla by bus

To get from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 53 bus from Central / 55th station to Central / 6th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

111min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Central / 55th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central / 55th
    ID 140927
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Downtown LA - 4th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    6 min
  • 9
    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 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla

The distance between 55th & Central Ave. (CW), Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 15.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) 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 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (55th & Central Ave. (CW)) 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.

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From 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla by bus

To get from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 53 bus from Central / 55th station to Central / 6th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

111min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Central / 55th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central / 55th
    ID 140927
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Downtown LA - 4th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    6 min
  • 9
    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 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between 55th & Central Ave. (CW) and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla?

    The DASH bus line goes from Clockwise station near 55th & Central Ave. (CW) in Los Angeles to Vermont & MLK Jr. Blvd. (CW) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Vermont & MLK Jr. Blvd. (CW) station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 55th & Central Ave. (CW) in Los Angeles and Ucla in Westwood by bus and subway is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to get to Ucla?

    Get on the DASH bus from the Clockwise stop near 55th & Central Ave. (CW) in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 55th & Central Ave. (CW) and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Vermont & MLK Jr. Blvd. (CW) stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla?

    The ride from 55th & Central Ave. (CW) to Ucla costs $1.95.

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