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How to get from Lake Station to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Lake Station to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Lake Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Lake station to Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

101min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lake
    ID 80419S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    29 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Station to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and 6

To get from Lake Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Lake station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

108min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lake
    ID 80419S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    29 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Lake Station to Ucla

The distance between Lake Station, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 26.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Lake Ave & Maple St.

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • Lake Ave & Maple St
  • Lake Metro Station (Arriving)
  • Lake Ave & Corson St

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is UCLA & Young Hall.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • UCLA & Young Hall
  • Gayley Ave & Strathmore Place
  • Westwood Plaza

Alternative route from Lake Station to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and 6

To get from Lake Station to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Lake station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

108min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lake
    ID 80419S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    29 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Lake Station to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Lake Station and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Lake Station to Ucla?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Lake station near Lake Station in Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Station to Ucla by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Station in Pasadena and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Lake Station to get to Ucla?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Lake station near Lake Station in Pasadena.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Lake Station and Ucla?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Lake Station to Ucla?

    The ride from Lake Station to Ucla costs $2.85.