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

From Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla by bus

To get from Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Olympic / Alvarado station to Olympic / 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 9 min. The ride fare is $5.35. The bus schedule from Olympic / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

69min$5.35
Bus - 2828
Bus - CE534CE534
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Alvarado
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Cesar Chavez - Vignes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Flower
    ID 7868
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower St & Olympic Blvd
    80 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
    49 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 / Alvarado to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 2 bus from Alvarado / Olympic station to Figueroa / Jefferson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway 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. The bus schedule from Olympic / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

77min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Alvarado / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alvarado / Olympic
    ID 13120
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Jefferson
    ID 13470
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jefferson / USC Station
    ID 80124S
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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 Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla

The distance between Olympic / Alvarado, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 13.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Olympic / Alvarado) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 2 bus from Alvarado / Olympic station to Figueroa / Jefferson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway 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. The bus schedule from Olympic / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

77min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Alvarado / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alvarado / Olympic
    ID 13120
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Jefferson
    ID 13470
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jefferson / USC Station
    ID 80124S
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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 Olympic / Alvarado to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line CE534, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 2, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The 28 bus line goes from Cesar Chavez - Vignes station near Olympic / Alvarado in Pico-Union to Olympic / Flower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Olympic / Flower station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Olympic / Alvarado in Pico-Union and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 28 bus from the Cesar Chavez - Vignes stop near Olympic / Alvarado in Pico-Union.

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

    Get off the bus at the Olympic / Flower stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The last bus from Olympic / Alvarado in Pico-Union to Ucla in Westwood is the Downtown LA - Santa Monica line. It leaves the Wilshire / Alvarado stop at 7:59 PM.

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

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

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