How to get from Main / Venice to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Main / Venice to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Main / Venice to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 55 bus from Main / Venice station to Grand / 23rd 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

67min$2.85
Bus - 5555
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Main / Venice

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main / Venice
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 23rd
    ID 13573
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    260 yd • 4 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
    27 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 Main / Venice to Ucla by bus and light rail via DASH D, E LINE and R12

To get from Main / Venice to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the DASH D bus from Broadway & Venice Blvd station to 23rd St & Grand Ave 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 9 min. The ride fare is $1.95.

69min$1.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Broadway & Venice Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Venice Blvd
    ID 10441
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / South Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    23rd St & Grand Ave
    ID 10444
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    300 yd • 4 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
    27 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
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Public transit directions from Main / Venice to Ucla

The distance between Main / Venice, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 12.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main / Venice 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 Main / Venice

Main / Venice is located at Main / Venice, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Main / 16th.

Subway stations close to Main / Venice:

  • 7th Street / Metro Center Station

Bus stations close to Main / Venice:

  • Main / 16th
  • Broadway & Venice Blvd
  • Broadway / Venice

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 & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • Medical Plaza W
  • Westwood Medical Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main / Venice to Ucla by bus and light rail via DASH D, E LINE and R12

To get from Main / Venice to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the DASH D bus from Broadway & Venice Blvd station to 23rd St & Grand Ave 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 9 min. The ride fare is $1.95.

69min$1.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Broadway & Venice Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Venice Blvd
    ID 10441
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / South Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    23rd St & Grand Ave
    ID 10444
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    300 yd • 4 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
    27 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main / Venice to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 55, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main / Venice to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line DASH D, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main / Venice 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 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main / Venice to Ucla?

    The 55 bus line goes from Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near Main / Venice in Downtown to Grand / 23rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Grand / 23rd station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Main / Venice in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main / Venice to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station stop near Main / Venice in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main / Venice and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Grand / 23rd stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The ride from Main / Venice to Ucla costs $2.85.

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