How to get from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla by bus?

From Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla by bus

To get from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine station to Santa Monica / Westwood station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd 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 - 44
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
    ID 14432
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2147
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla by bus via 4 and 6

To get from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine station to Sepulveda / Santa Monica station. Next, take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

73min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
    ID 14432
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Santa Monica
    ID 6042
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla

The distance between Santa Monica / Vine, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 8.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla by bus via 4 and 6

To get from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine station to Sepulveda / Santa Monica station. Next, take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

73min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
    ID 14432
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Santa Monica
    ID 6042
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Vine and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Vine station near Santa Monica / Vine in Hollywood to West LA - Sepulveda Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West LA - Sepulveda Blvd station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Vine in Hollywood and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / Vine to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Vine stop near Santa Monica / Vine in Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica / Vine and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the West LA - Sepulveda Blvd stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • When is the last bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla?

    The last bus from Santa Monica / Vine in Hollywood to Ucla in Westwood is the Westwood - Exposition Park line. It leaves the Sunset / Vine stop at 7:37 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla?

    The ride from Santa Monica / Vine to Ucla costs $2.85.

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