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.

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
    60 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 4 and RAPID 6

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/Fairfax station to Sepulveda / Santa Monica station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

59min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
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
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Santa Monica
    ID 6042
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    15 min
  • 7
    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 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.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica / Fairfax

Santa Monica / Fairfax is located at Santa Monica / Fairfax, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica/Fairfax.

Subway stations close to Santa Monica / Fairfax:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Bus stations close to Santa Monica / Fairfax:

  • Santa Monica/Fairfax
  • Fairfax / Santa Monica
  • Fairfax/Santa Monica Blvd.

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is UCLA Gateway Plaza.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza
  • Gayley & Strathomore S

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla by bus via 4 and RAPID 6

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Ucla in Westwood, take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/Fairfax station to Sepulveda / Santa Monica station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

59min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
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
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Santa Monica
    ID 6042
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 639
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    15 min
  • 7
    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 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 59 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • 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 USC - Westwood line. It leaves the Sunset / Fairfax stop at 6:44 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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