How to get from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Vernon Station station to Pico 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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

78min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Vernon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Vernon Station
    ID 80117S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    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
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and 6

To get from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Vernon Station station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

92min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Vernon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Vernon Station
    ID 80117S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla

The distance between Vernon / Long Beach, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 16.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Vernon / Long Beach

Vernon / Long Beach is located at Vernon / Long Beach, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Long Beach & Vernon Ave. (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Vernon / Long Beach:

  • Long Beach & Vernon Ave. (Northbound)
  • Vernon / Long Beach
  • Long Beach & Vernon Ave (Southbound)

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is UCLA Gateway Plaza.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • Gayley & Strathomore S

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and 6

To get from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Vernon Station station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

92min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Vernon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Vernon Station
    ID 80117S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Vernon / Long Beach and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Vernon Station station near Vernon / Long Beach in Central-Alameda to Pomona Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Pomona Sta. station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Vernon / Long Beach in Central-Alameda and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Vernon / Long Beach to get to Ucla?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Vernon Station station near Vernon / Long Beach in Central-Alameda.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Vernon / Long Beach and Ucla?

    Get off the light rail at the Pomona Sta. stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla?

    The ride from Vernon / Long Beach to Ucla costs $2.85.

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