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 42 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

42min$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 2 and 6

To get from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla in Westwood, take the 2 bus from 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood / Weyburn station. Next, take the 6 bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

41min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 004SMBNN
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood / Weyburn
    ID 16554
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    4 min
  • 6
    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 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 42 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.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Alternative route from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla by bus via 2 and 6

To get from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla in Westwood, take the 2 bus from 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood / Weyburn station. Next, take the 6 bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

41min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 004SMBNN
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood / Weyburn
    ID 16554
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    4 min
  • 6
    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 Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 42 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 2, Bus line 6.

  • 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 42 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 42 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 last bus from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade to Ucla?

    The last bus from Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica to Ucla in Westwood is the Downtown LA - Santa Monica line. It leaves the 5th / Santa Monica stop at 8:05 PM.

  • 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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