How to get from Olympic / Central to Ucla by bus?

From Olympic / Central to Ucla by bus

To get from Olympic / Central to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Central station to 8th / Flower station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE534 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $5.35.

77min$5.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - CE534CE534
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Central
    ID 12597
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower St & 8th St (Southbound)
    ID 6140
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE534CE534
    Wait for bus
    CE534
    Westbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd (Westbound)
    ID 8989
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    70 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

From Olympic / Central to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Olympic / Central to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Central station to 8th / Flower 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 17 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

77min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Central
    ID 12597
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    230 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
    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
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Public transit directions from Olympic / Central to Ucla

The distance between Olympic / Central, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 14.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olympic / Central to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Olympic / Central

Olympic / Central is located at Olympic / Central, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Olympic / Central.

Subway stations close to Olympic / Central:

  • Pershing Square Station

Bus stations close to Olympic / Central:

  • Olympic / Central
  • Central / Olympic
  • Central / 12th

Funicular stations close to Olympic / Central:

  • Angels Flight Top Station

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is UCLA Gateway Plaza.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Gayley Ave & Strathmore Place
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)

Related Routes

From Olympic / Central to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Olympic / Central to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Central station to 8th / Flower 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 17 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

77min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Central
    ID 12597
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    230 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
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Olympic / Central to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line CE534, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Olympic / Central to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 66, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olympic / Central and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Olympic / Central to Ucla?

    The 66 bus line goes from Olympic / Central station near Olympic / Central in Downtown to Wilshire / Western Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilshire / Western Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Olympic / Central to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Olympic / Central in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Olympic / Central to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Olympic / Central stop near Olympic / Central in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Olympic / Central and Ucla?

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

  • When is the last bus from Olympic / Central to Ucla?

    The last bus from Olympic / Central in Downtown to Ucla in Westwood is the Dtwn LA - Westwood/Santa Monica line. It leaves the 7th / Maple stop at 6:49 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Olympic / Central to Ucla?

    The ride from Olympic / Central to Ucla costs $5.35.

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