How to get from Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Central / Imperial to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 53 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

93min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and light rail via 120, C LINE and RAPID 6

To get from Central / Imperial to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 120 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

97min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120120
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Whittwood Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    48 min
  • 10
    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 Central / Imperial to Ucla

The distance between Central / Imperial, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 21.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central / Imperial 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and light rail via 120, C LINE and RAPID 6

To get from Central / Imperial to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 120 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

97min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120120
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Whittwood Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    48 min
  • 10
    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 Central / Imperial to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 53, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central / Imperial to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 120, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central / Imperial and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central / Imperial to Ucla?

    The 53 bus line goes from Imperial / Central station near Central / Imperial in Los Angeles to Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Central / Imperial in Los Angeles and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central / Imperial to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Imperial / Central stop near Central / Imperial in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central / Imperial and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Central / Imperial to Ucla?

    The ride from Central / Imperial to Ucla costs $2.15.

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