How to get from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla by bus?

From Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla by bus

Take one direct bus from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla in Westwood: take the 18 bus from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $1.10.

43min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla by bus via 1 and R12

To get from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla in Westwood, take the 1 bus from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station to Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.20.

41min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2147
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    10 min
  • 6
    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 Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla

The distance between Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 6.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade 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 Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade

Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade is located at Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica Blvd & 3rd St.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade:

  • Santa Monica Blvd & 3rd St
  • 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd
  • 2nd / Santa Monica

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

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Alternative route from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla by bus via 1 and R12

To get from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla in Westwood, take the 1 bus from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station to Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.20.

41min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2147
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    10 min
  • 6
    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 Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade and Ucla?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica to Ucla in Westwood in 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The 18 bus line goes from Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station near Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica to UCLA station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Santa Monica EB & 4th FS stop near Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade and Ucla?

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

  • When is the first bus from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The first bus from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica to Ucla in Westwood is UCLA - Marina del Rey. It leaves the Santa Monica EB & 4th FS stop at 12:11 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The ride from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla costs $1.10.

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