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

From Soto / Olympic to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Soto / Olympic to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Soto station to 8th / Flower 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 27 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

87min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Soto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Soto
    ID 10161
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    230 yd • 3 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
    35 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

Alternative route from Soto / Olympic to Ucla by bus and light rail via 251, E LINE and R12

To get from Soto / Olympic to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from Soto / Olympic 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 27 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

87min$2.85
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Soto / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / Olympic
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    10 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
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Public transit directions from Soto / Olympic to Ucla

The distance between Soto / Olympic, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 16.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soto / Olympic 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 / Olympic

Soto / Olympic is located at Soto / Olympic, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Soto / Olympic.

Bus stations close to Soto / Olympic:

  • Soto / Olympic
  • Soto/Olympic
  • Olympic/Soto

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Soto / Olympic to Ucla by bus and light rail via 251, E LINE and R12

To get from Soto / Olympic to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from Soto / Olympic 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 27 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

87min$2.85
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Soto / Olympic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / Olympic
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    10 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Soto / Olympic to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 66, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 251, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soto / Olympic 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 27 min.

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

    The 66 bus line goes from Olympic / Soto station near Soto / Olympic in Boyle Heights to Wilshire / Western Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Wilshire / Western Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Soto / Olympic in Boyle Heights and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Olympic / Soto stop near Soto / Olympic in Boyle Heights.

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

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

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

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

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