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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 15 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

75min$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 light rail

To get from 5th St & Grand Ave 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 Grand / 5th station to Flower / 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 6 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

66min$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 Grand / 5th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 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 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 75 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.

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

To get from 5th St & Grand Ave 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 Grand / 5th station to Flower / 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 6 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

66min$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 Grand / 5th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 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 5th St & Grand Ave to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 75 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 66 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail 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 15 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 15 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.

  • 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.