How to get from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla by bus?

From 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla by bus

To get from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla in Westwood, take the 720 bus from 5th & Grand Wb station to Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station. Next, 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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from 5th St & Grand Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

74min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from 5th & Grand Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th & Grand Wb
    ID 40132
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    20 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the METRO J bus from Grand / 5th station to Flower / 23rd 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from 5th St & Grand Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

65min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Grand / 5th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 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
    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 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla

The distance between 5th St & Grand Ave, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 12.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th St & Grand Ave 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 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5th St & Grand Ave) 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.

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From 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the METRO J bus from Grand / 5th station to Flower / 23rd 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from 5th St & Grand Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

65min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Grand / 5th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 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
    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 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between 5th St & Grand Ave and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla?

    The 720 bus line goes from 5th & Grand Wb station near 5th St & Grand Ave in Downtown to Westwood (Rapid) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Westwood (Rapid) station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between 5th St & Grand Ave in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 5th St & Grand Ave to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 720 bus from the 5th & Grand Wb stop near 5th St & Grand Ave in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 5th St & Grand Ave and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Westwood (Rapid) stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • When is the first bus from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla?

    The first bus from 5th St & Grand Ave in Downtown to Ucla in Westwood is Santa Monica-Downtown LA. It leaves the 5th & Grand Wb stop at 5:16 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla?

    The ride from 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla costs $2.85.

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