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How to get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Westwood / Rancho Park station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

68min$2.85
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Little Tokyo / Arts District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by bus and light rail via E LINE and 6

To get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Expo / Sepulveda station. Next, take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

71min$2.15
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Little Tokyo / Arts District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 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 Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla

The distance between Little Tokyo / Arts District, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 15.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 Little Tokyo / Arts District

Little Tokyo / Arts District is located at Little Tokyo / Arts District, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is 1st St and Central Ave.

Subway stations close to Little Tokyo / Arts District:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Little Tokyo / Arts District:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Little Tokyo / Arts District:

  • 1st St and Central Ave
  • 1st / Central
  • Alameda / 1st

Funicular stations close to Little Tokyo / Arts District:

  • Angels Flight Lower Station
  • Angels Flight Top Station

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 Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza

Alternative route from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by bus and light rail via E LINE and 6

To get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Expo / Sepulveda station. Next, take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

71min$2.15
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Little Tokyo / Arts District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 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 Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Little Tokyo / Arts District and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Santa Monica Sta. station near Little Tokyo / Arts District in Downtown to Westwood / Rancho Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Westwood / Rancho Park station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Little Tokyo / Arts District in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Little Tokyo / Arts District to get to Ucla?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Dwtn Santa Monica Sta. station near Little Tokyo / Arts District in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Little Tokyo / Arts District and Ucla?

    Get off the light rail at the Westwood / Rancho Park stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla?

    The ride from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla costs $2.85.