How to get from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

115min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    250 yd • 3 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
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    27 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and R12

To get from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach 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 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

129min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    250 yd • 3 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
    55 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
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Public transit directions from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla

The distance between Downtown Long Beach Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 32.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Long Beach Station 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 Downtown Long Beach Station

Downtown Long Beach Station is located at Downtown Long Beach Station, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is First & Shelter B N.

Bus stations close to Downtown Long Beach Station:

  • First & Shelter B N
  • 1st & Shelter G S
  • 1st & Shelter H S

Ferry stations close to Downtown Long Beach Station:

  • Long Beach Port

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 & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and R12

To get from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach 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 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

129min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    250 yd • 3 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
    55 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Long Beach Station 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 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Downtown Long Beach Station in Long Beach 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 Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Long Beach Station in Long Beach and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Long Beach Station to get to Ucla?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Downtown Long Beach Station in Long Beach.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Long Beach Station 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 Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla?

    The ride from Downtown Long Beach Station to Ucla costs $2.15.

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