How to get from Soto / 8th to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Soto / 8th to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Soto / 8th to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from Soto / 8th station to Soto / 1st 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

85min$2.85
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / 8th
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Soto Station
    ID 80405S
    100 yd • 2 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
    47 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 Soto / 8th to Ucla by bus

To get from Soto / 8th to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 62 bus from 8th / Soto station to Central / 6th 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

99min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6262
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from 8th / Soto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th / Soto
    ID 1852
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Downtown LA - 4th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Soto / 8th to Ucla

The distance between Soto / 8th, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 18.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soto / 8th 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 Soto / 8th

Soto / 8th is located at Soto / 8th, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is 8th / Marietta.

Bus stations close to Soto / 8th:

  • 8th / Marietta
  • 8th / Soto
  • Soto / 8th

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

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

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Medical Plaza W
  • Westwood Medical Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & UCLA Medical Center

Related Routes

From Soto / 8th to Ucla by bus

To get from Soto / 8th to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 62 bus from 8th / Soto station to Central / 6th 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

99min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6262
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from 8th / Soto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th / Soto
    ID 1852
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Downtown LA - 4th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Soto / 8th to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 251, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soto / 8th to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soto / 8th 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 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soto / 8th to Ucla?

    The 251 bus line goes from Eagle Rock Plaza station near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights to Soto / 1st station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Soto / 1st station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Soto / 8th to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Soto / 8th to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 251 bus from the Eagle Rock Plaza stop near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soto / 8th and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Soto / 1st stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Soto / 8th to Ucla?

    The ride from Soto / 8th to Ucla costs $2.85.

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