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 10 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Western / Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

70min$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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus schedule from Western / Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

78min$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 70 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.

Bus schedule from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Western / Santa Monica to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western / Santa Monica) 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.

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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus schedule from Western / Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

78min$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 70 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 78 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 10 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 10 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.

  • 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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