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

From Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from State & Santa Ana 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 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

124min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from State & Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Santa Ana
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    38 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 Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus

To get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla in Westwood, take the 115 bus from Firestone / California station to Sepulveda / Manchester station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Manchester Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

126min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 115115
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Firestone / California

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Firestone / California
    ID 1899
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Manchester - Sepulveda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Manchester
    ID 16103
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Manchester Blvd
    ID 613
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    40 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 Ana / California to Ucla

The distance between Santa Ana / California, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 24.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Ana / California 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 Santa Ana / California

Santa Ana / California is located at Santa Ana / California, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Santa Ana / California.

Bus stations close to Santa Ana / California:

  • Santa Ana / California
  • California Ave & Cudahy St
  • Cudahy & California

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Gayley & Strathmore - UCLA.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Gayley & Strathmore - UCLA
  • Westwood Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway

Related Routes

From Santa Ana / California to Ucla by bus

To get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla in Westwood, take the 115 bus from Firestone / California station to Sepulveda / Manchester station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Manchester Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

126min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 115115
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Firestone / California

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Firestone / California
    ID 1899
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Manchester - Sepulveda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Manchester
    ID 16103
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Manchester Blvd
    ID 613
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    40 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 Ana / California to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 251, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Ana / California to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 115, 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 light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 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 Eagle Rock Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Eagle Rock Plaza station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Ana / California in South Gate and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 4 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 Eagle Rock Plaza stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The ride from Santa Ana / California to Ucla costs $2.85.

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