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

From Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla by bus

To get from Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Alvarado / Olympic station to Alvarado / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Alvarado / Olympic may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

81min$2.85
Bus - 22
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Alvarado / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alvarado / Olympic
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Westwood / UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alvarado / Wilshire
    ID 1854
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Alvarado
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    10 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

Alternative route from Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla by bus via 28, CE534 and R12

To get from Alvarado / Olympic 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 Blvd & Wilshire Blvd 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 $2.85. The bus schedule from Alvarado / Olympic may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

69min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - CE534CE534
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Alvarado
    ID 4165
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 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 & Glendon Ave (Westbound)
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    190 yd • 3 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 Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla

The distance between Alvarado / Olympic, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 11.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alvarado / Olympic 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 Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alvarado / Olympic) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla by bus via 28, CE534 and R12

To get from Alvarado / Olympic 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 Blvd & Wilshire Blvd 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 $2.85. The bus schedule from Alvarado / Olympic may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

69min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - CE534CE534
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Alvarado
    ID 4165
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 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 & Glendon Ave (Westbound)
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    190 yd • 3 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 Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line CE534, Bus line R12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The 2 bus line goes from Alvarado / Wilshire station near Alvarado / Olympic in Pico-Union to Wilshire / Alvarado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilshire / Alvarado station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Alvarado / Olympic in Pico-Union and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Alvarado / Wilshire stop near Alvarado / Olympic in Pico-Union.

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

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

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

    The last bus from Alvarado / Olympic 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 Alvarado / Olympic to Ucla?

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

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