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

From Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE subway 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Little Tokyo / Arts District may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

67min$2.85
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Little Tokyo / Arts District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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 subway via E LINE and 6

To get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE subway 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus and subway schedule from Little Tokyo / Arts District may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

73min$2.15
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Little Tokyo / Arts District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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
    25 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 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla

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

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

To get from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE subway 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus and subway schedule from Little Tokyo / Arts District may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

73min$2.15
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Little Tokyo / Arts District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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
    25 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 67 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The E LINE subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica Station 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 subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Little Tokyo / Arts District in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Downtown Santa Monica Station station near Little Tokyo / Arts District in Downtown.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Little Tokyo / Arts District to Ucla?

    The first bus from Little Tokyo / Arts District in Downtown to Ucla in Westwood is Los Angeles - Las Vegas (Nightline). It leaves the Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals stop at 1:20 AM.

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

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