How to get from East LA College to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From East LA College to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from East LA College to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 70 bus from Cesar Chavez Ave & Schoolside Ave station to Grand / 2nd 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

100min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Cesar Chavez Ave & Schoolside Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Ave & Schoolside Ave
    ID 304
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 2nd
    ID 2397
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    190 yd • 3 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
    37 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 East LA College to Ucla by bus and light rail via 260/261, E LINE and R12

To get from East LA College to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 260/261 bus from Atlantic/Cesar Chavez station to Atlantic / Pomona 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

99min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Atlantic/Cesar Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic/Cesar Chavez
    ID 1003
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic / Pomona
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Atlantic Station
    ID 80401S
    90 yd • 2 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
    55 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 East LA College to Ucla

The distance between East LA College, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 20.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East LA College 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 East LA College

East LA College is located at East LA College, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Avenida Cesar Chavez / Schoolside.

Train stations close to East LA College:

  • Cal State LA Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to East LA College:

  • Avenida Cesar Chavez / Schoolside
  • Cesar Chavez/Schoolside
  • Cesar Chavez Ave & Schoolside Ave

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 & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • Westwood Plaza
  • Medical Plaza W

Related Routes

Alternative route from East LA College to Ucla by bus and light rail via 260/261, E LINE and R12

To get from East LA College to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 260/261 bus from Atlantic/Cesar Chavez station to Atlantic / Pomona 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

99min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Atlantic/Cesar Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic/Cesar Chavez
    ID 1003
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic / Pomona
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Atlantic Station
    ID 80401S
    90 yd • 2 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
    55 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 East LA College to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 70, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East LA College to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 260/261, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between East LA College 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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East LA College to Ucla?

    The 70 bus line goes from Cesar Chavez Ave & Schoolside Ave station near East LA College in Monterey Park to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from East LA College to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between East LA College in Monterey Park and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East LA College to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Cesar Chavez Ave & Schoolside Ave stop near East LA College in Monterey Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East LA College and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from East LA College to Ucla?

    The ride from East LA College to Ucla costs $2.85.

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