How to get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla by bus?

From Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla by bus

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/Fairfax 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

50min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica/Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 14391
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    35 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 / Fairfax to Ucla by bus via 218 and 2

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla in Westwood, take the 218 bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax station to Crescent Heights / Sunset station. Next, take the 2 bus from Sunset/Crescent Heights station to Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

48min$1.75
Bus - 218218
Bus - 22
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Studio City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent Heights / Sunset
    ID 5989
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset/Crescent Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Westwood / UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla

The distance between Santa Monica / Fairfax, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 6.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Fairfax 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 / Fairfax to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica / Fairfax) 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 / Fairfax to Ucla by bus via 218 and 2

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla in Westwood, take the 218 bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax station to Crescent Heights / Sunset station. Next, take the 2 bus from Sunset/Crescent Heights station to Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

48min$1.75
Bus - 218218
Bus - 22
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Santa Monica / Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Studio City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent Heights / Sunset
    ID 5989
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset/Crescent Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Westwood / UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 218, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Fairfax and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica/Fairfax station near Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood 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 / Fairfax to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / Fairfax to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica/Fairfax stop near Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla?

    The last bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood to Ucla in Westwood is the Westwood - Exposition Park line. It leaves the Sunset / Fairfax stop at 7:44 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla?

    The ride from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla costs $2.85.

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