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

Central / Imperial to Ucla - Bus Schedule

The 53 bus from Central / Imperial to Ucla runs from 12:47 AM to 11:47 PM, with departures every 15 min-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 29 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Central / Imperial to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 subway 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 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Central / Imperial may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Subway - 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
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cal State Dominguez Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    19 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
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Los Angeles.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Central / Imperial to Ucla

The distance between Central / Imperial, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 21.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Central / Imperial to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central / Imperial to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central / Imperial) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central / Imperial to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 53, Subway 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 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 - West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Central / Imperial in Los Angeles and Ucla in Westwood by bus and subway is about 1 hr 29 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 - West stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The ride from Central / Imperial to Ucla costs $1.75.

Popular Routes