How to get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla by bus?

From Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla by bus

To get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Century Park West 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / Century Park West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

22min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Century Park West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Century Park West
    ID 14433
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    7 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 / Century Park West to Ucla by bus via 5 and R12

To get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla in Westwood, take the 5 bus from Century Park West & Santa Monica Blvd station to Olympic Blvd & Westwood Blvd station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Olympic Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.20. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / Century Park West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

30min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Century Park West & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Century Park West & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 3043
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Santa Monica College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic Blvd & Westwood Blvd
    ID OLYWWOWF
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Olympic Blvd
    ID WWOOLYNF
    50 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
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla

The distance between Santa Monica / Century Park West, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 2.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla by bus via 5 and R12

To get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla in Westwood, take the 5 bus from Century Park West & Santa Monica Blvd station to Olympic Blvd & Westwood Blvd station. Next, take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Olympic Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.20. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / Century Park West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

30min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Century Park West & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Century Park West & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 3043
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Santa Monica College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic Blvd & Westwood Blvd
    ID OLYWWOWF
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Olympic Blvd
    ID WWOOLYNF
    50 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
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Century Park West and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Century Park West station near Santa Monica / Century Park West in Century City to Santa Monica station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Monica station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Century Park West in Century City and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / Century Park West to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Century Park West stop near Santa Monica / Century Park West in Century City.

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

    Get off the bus at the Santa Monica stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla?

    The ride from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Ucla costs $2.85.

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