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

From Soto / Whittier to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Soto / Whittier to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from Soto / Whittier 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 20 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

80min$2.85
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Soto / Whittier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / Whittier
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    5 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

Alternative route from Soto / Whittier to Ucla by bus and light rail via 251, E LINE and 6

To get from Soto / Whittier to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from Soto / Whittier station to Soto / 1st station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

94min$2.15
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Soto / Whittier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / Whittier
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    5 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
    Expo / Sepulveda
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 min
  • 10
    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 Soto / Whittier to Ucla

The distance between Soto / Whittier, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 17.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soto / Whittier 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 / Whittier

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

Bus stations close to Soto / Whittier:

  • Whittier / Soto
  • Soto / Whittier
  • Soto / 7th

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 & UCLA Medical Center.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & UCLA Medical Center
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route from Soto / Whittier to Ucla by bus and light rail via 251, E LINE and 6

To get from Soto / Whittier to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 251 bus from Soto / Whittier station to Soto / 1st station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

94min$2.15
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 66
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Soto / Whittier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / Whittier
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    5 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
    Expo / Sepulveda
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 min
  • 10
    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 Soto / Whittier to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 251, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 251, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soto / Whittier 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 20 min.

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

    The 251 bus line goes from Eagle Rock Plaza station near Soto / Whittier 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 / Whittier to Ucla by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Soto / Whittier in Boyle Heights and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soto / Whittier 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 / Whittier to Ucla?

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

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