How to get from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Avalon / 42nd to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 51 bus from Avalon / 42nd station to 7th / Hope station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

89min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Avalon / 42nd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avalon / 42nd
    ID 8840
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Hope
    ID 15750
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 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
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla by bus and light rail via DASH, E LINE and R12

To get from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the DASH bus from MLK & Avalon Blvd. station to 37th St. & Grand (Eastbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally 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 14 min. The ride fare is $1.95.

74min$1.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from MLK & Avalon Blvd.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    MLK & Avalon Blvd.
    ID 1227
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St. & Grand (Eastbound)
    ID 1201
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jefferson / USC Station
    ID 80124S
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 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
    17 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 Avalon / 42nd to Ucla

The distance between Avalon / 42nd, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 17.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avalon / 42nd 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 Avalon / 42nd

Avalon / 42nd is located at Avalon / 42nd, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Avalon / 42nd.

Bus stations close to Avalon / 42nd:

  • Avalon / 42nd
  • 42nd & Avalon Blvd. (CCW)
  • Avalon / 41st

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 & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza).

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla by bus and light rail via DASH, E LINE and R12

To get from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the DASH bus from MLK & Avalon Blvd. station to 37th St. & Grand (Eastbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally 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 14 min. The ride fare is $1.95.

74min$1.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from MLK & Avalon Blvd.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    MLK & Avalon Blvd.
    ID 1227
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St. & Grand (Eastbound)
    ID 1201
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jefferson / USC Station
    ID 80124S
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 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
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Avalon / 42nd to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 51, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Avalon / 42nd and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla?

    The 51 bus line goes from Avalon / 42nd station near Avalon / 42nd in Historic South-Central to Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Avalon / 42nd in Historic South-Central and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Avalon / 42nd to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Avalon / 42nd stop near Avalon / 42nd in Historic South-Central.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Avalon / 42nd and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Westlake / Macarthur Park Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla?

    The ride from Avalon / 42nd to Ucla costs $2.85.

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