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 44 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

104min$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
    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 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
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus

To get from Central / Imperial to Ucla in Westwood, take the 120 bus from Imperial / Central station to LAX / Metro Transit Center station. Next, 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

107min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120120
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 10049
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 30024
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    80 yd • 2 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
    47 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 Central / Imperial to Ucla

The distance between Central / Imperial, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 21.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 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.

Public transit stations close to Central / Imperial

Central / Imperial is located at Central / Imperial, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave & Imperial Hwy (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Central / Imperial:

  • Central Ave & Imperial Hwy (Northbound)
  • Imperial / Central
  • Central Ave & 114th St (Southbound)

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
  • Westwood Plaza
  • Medical Plaza W

Related Routes

From Central / Imperial to Ucla by bus

To get from Central / Imperial to Ucla in Westwood, take the 120 bus from Imperial / Central station to LAX / Metro Transit Center station. Next, 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

107min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120120
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 10049
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 30024
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    80 yd • 2 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
    47 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 Central / Imperial to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 104 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 107 minutes, using Bus line 120, 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 44 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 Cal State Dominguez Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Cal State Dominguez Hills 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 44 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 Cal State Dominguez Hills 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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