How to get from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla by bus?

From LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla by bus

Take one direct bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla in Westwood: 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 60 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

60min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Lax/Metro Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the K LINE light rail from LAX / Metro Transit Center station to Expo / Crenshaw - K Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta) station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

69min$2.85
Light Rail - K LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from LAX / Metro Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla

The distance between LAX / Metro Transit Center, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 10.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from LAX / Metro Transit Center 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 LAX / Metro Transit Center

LAX / Metro Transit Center is located at LAX / Metro Transit Center, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Metro Transit Center Bay 2.

Bus stations close to LAX / Metro Transit Center:

  • Metro Transit Center Bay 2
  • AMC
  • LAX Transit Center

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.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza
  • Westwood Medical Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & UCLA Medical Center

Related Routes

From LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the K LINE light rail from LAX / Metro Transit Center station to Expo / Crenshaw - K Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta) station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

69min$2.85
Light Rail - K LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from LAX / Metro Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line RAPID 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Light Rail line K LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between LAX / Metro Transit Center and Ucla?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from LAX / Metro Transit Center in Westchester to Ucla in Westwood in 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla?

    The RAPID 6 bus line goes from Lax/Metro Transit Center station near LAX / Metro Transit Center in Westchester to UCLA station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between LAX / Metro Transit Center in Westchester and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near LAX / Metro Transit Center to get to Ucla?

    Get on the RAPID 6 bus from the Lax/Metro Transit Center stop near LAX / Metro Transit Center in Westchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between LAX / Metro Transit Center and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the UCLA stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • When is the first bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla?

    The first bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center in Westchester to Ucla in Westwood is Sepulveda Boulevard. It leaves the Lax/Metro Transit Center stop at 12:11 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla?

    The ride from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Ucla costs $1.00.

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