How to get from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla by bus?

From Western / Santa Monica to Ucla by bus

To get from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Santa Monica / Westwood station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

71min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 6056
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2147
    80 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
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla by bus via 4 and RAPID 6

To get from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Santa Monica / Sepulveda station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

81min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 6056
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Sepulveda
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Western / Santa Monica to Ucla

The distance between Western / Santa Monica, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 9.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Western / Santa Monica

Western / Santa Monica is located at Western / Santa Monica, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / Western.

Subway stations close to Western / Santa Monica:

  • Vermont / Beverly Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station

Bus stations close to Western / Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / Western
  • Western / Santa Monica
  • Western / Lexington

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • Medical Plaza W
  • Westwood Plaza & UCLA Medical Center

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla by bus via 4 and RAPID 6

To get from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Santa Monica / Sepulveda station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

81min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 6056
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Sepulveda
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Western / Santa Monica to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western / Santa Monica and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Western station near Western / Santa Monica in East Hollywood to West LA - Sepulveda Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West LA - Sepulveda Blvd station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Western / Santa Monica in East Hollywood and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western / Santa Monica to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Western stop near Western / Santa Monica in East Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western / Santa Monica and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the West LA - Sepulveda Blvd stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • When is the last bus from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla?

    The last bus from Western / Santa Monica in East Hollywood to Ucla in Westwood is the USC - Westwood line. It leaves the Sunset / Western stop at 6:33 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla?

    The ride from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla costs $2.85.

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