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How to get from Olympic / Western to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Olympic / Western to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Olympic / Western to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 207 bus from Western / Olympic station to Western / Exposition 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

67min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 207207
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Western / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Olympic
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Western - Imperial Highway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 5708
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    30 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
    18 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

From Olympic / Western to Ucla by bus

To get from Olympic / Western to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 207 bus from Western / Olympic station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

67min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 207207
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Western / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Olympic
    ID 65300081
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    50 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
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    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 Olympic / Western to Ucla

The distance between Olympic / Western, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olympic / Western 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 Olympic / Western

Olympic / Western is located at Olympic / Western, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Olympic Blvd & Western Ave (Westbound).

Subway stations close to Olympic / Western:

  • Wilshire / Normandie Station
  • Wilshire / Western Station
  • Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Bus stations close to Olympic / Western:

  • Olympic Blvd & Western Ave (Westbound)
  • Olympic Blvd & Western Ave (Eastbound)
  • Western / Olympic

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Charles E Young@ P2 Garage.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Charles E Young@ P2 Garage
  • Westwood Plaza
  • UCLA & Young Hall

From Olympic / Western to Ucla by bus

To get from Olympic / Western to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 207 bus from Western / Olympic station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

67min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 207207
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Western / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Olympic
    ID 65300081
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    50 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
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    6 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 / Western to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 207, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 207, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olympic / Western 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 7 min.

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

    The 207 bus line goes from Western / Olympic station near Olympic / Western in Harvard Heights to Western - Imperial Highway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Western - Imperial Highway station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Olympic / Western to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Olympic / Western in Harvard Heights and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 207 bus from the Western / Olympic stop near Olympic / Western in Harvard Heights.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western - Imperial Highway stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The last bus from Olympic / Western in Harvard Heights to Ucla in Westwood is the Dtwn LA - Westwood/Santa Monica line. It leaves the Wilshire / Western stop at 7:08 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Olympic / Western to Ucla?

    The ride from Olympic / Western to Ucla costs $2.85.