How to get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus and subway?

Santa Ana / California to Ucla - Bus Schedule

The 251 bus from Santa Ana / California to Ucla usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 251 bus from State / Santa Ana station to Lynwood Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE subway and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Ana / California may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

108min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Subway - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from State / Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State / Santa Ana
    ID 14714
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Lynwood C Line Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lynwood Station
    ID 11493
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Long Beach Blvd Station
    ID 80312S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    48 min
  • 9
    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 Ana / California to Ucla

The distance between Santa Ana / California, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 26.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Ana / California to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Ana / California to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Ana / California) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 251, Subway line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana / California and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Ana / California to Ucla?

    The 251 bus line goes from State / Santa Ana station near Santa Ana / California in South Gate to Lynwood Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Lynwood Station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Ana / California in South Gate and Ucla in Westwood by bus and subway is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Ana / California to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 251 bus from the State / Santa Ana stop near Santa Ana / California in South Gate.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lynwood Station, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Santa Ana / California to Ucla?

    The ride from Santa Ana / California to Ucla costs $1.75.

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