How to get from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla by bus and subway?

From Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union Station station to Wilshire / Fairfax Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Alameda / Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

65min$2.85
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / La Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    10 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
    6 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 Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla

The distance between Alameda / Los Angeles, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 14.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda / Los Angeles 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 Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alameda / Los Angeles) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alameda / Los Angeles and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Union Station station near Alameda / Los Angeles in Downtown to Wilshire / Fairfax Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Wilshire / Fairfax Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alameda / Los Angeles in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alameda / Los Angeles to get to Ucla?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Union Station station near Alameda / Los Angeles in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alameda / Los Angeles and Ucla?

    Get off the subway at the Wilshire / Fairfax Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla?

    The ride from Alameda / Los Angeles to Ucla costs $2.85.

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