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How to get from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla by bus?

From 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla by bus

To get from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Alvarado / 3rd station to Alvarado / 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 15 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from 3rd / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

75min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Alvarado / 3rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alvarado / 3rd
    ID 15627
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alvarado / Wilshire
    ID 13122
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Alvarado
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    51 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

Alternative route from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla by bus via 720 and R12

To get from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla in Westwood, take the 720 bus from Wilshire / Alvarado station to Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from 3rd / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

73min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Wilshire / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Alvarado
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    20 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
    6 min
  • 7
    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 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla

The distance between 3rd / Alvarado, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 11.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd / Alvarado 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 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3rd / Alvarado) 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.

Alternative route from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla by bus via 720 and R12

To get from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla in Westwood, take the 720 bus from Wilshire / Alvarado station to Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from 3rd / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

73min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Wilshire / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Alvarado
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    20 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
    6 min
  • 7
    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 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between 3rd / Alvarado and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla?

    The 2 bus line goes from Alvarado / 3rd station near 3rd / Alvarado in Westlake to Expo Park / USC Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Expo Park / USC Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between 3rd / Alvarado in Westlake and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 3rd / Alvarado to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Alvarado / 3rd stop near 3rd / Alvarado in Westlake.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 3rd / Alvarado and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Expo Park / USC Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • When is the last bus from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla?

    The last bus from 3rd / Alvarado in Westlake to Ucla in Westwood is the Downtown LA - Santa Monica line. It leaves the Wilshire / Alvarado stop at 7:59 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla?

    The ride from 3rd / Alvarado to Ucla costs $2.85.