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

From Olympic / Downey to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Olympic / Downey to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Downey 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

101min$2.85
Bus - 6666
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Downey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Downey
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    34 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

From Olympic / Downey to Ucla by bus

To get from Olympic / Downey to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Downey station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

112min$2.85
Bus - 6666
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Downey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Downey
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    6 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 Olympic / Downey to Ucla

The distance between Olympic / Downey, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 19.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olympic / Downey 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 Olympic / Downey

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

Bus stations close to Olympic / Downey:

  • Olympic / Downey
  • Olympic / Herbert
  • Olympic / Augusta

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 & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza).

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Gayley Ave & Strathmore Place

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From Olympic / Downey to Ucla by bus

To get from Olympic / Downey to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Downey station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

112min$2.85
Bus - 6666
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Olympic / Downey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Downey
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    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
    6 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 Olympic / Downey to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 66, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olympic / Downey 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 41 min.

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

    The 66 bus line goes from Wilshire / Western Station station near Olympic / Downey in East Los Angeles to 8th / Flower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till 8th / Flower station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Olympic / Downey in East Los Angeles and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Wilshire / Western Station stop near Olympic / Downey in East Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 8th / Flower stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

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

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