How to get from Main / Pico to Ucla by bus and subway?

From Main / Pico to Ucla by bus and subway

To get from Main / Pico to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 55 bus from Main / 12th station to Grand / 23rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway 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 $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Main / Pico may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

69min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Subway - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Main / 12th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / 12th
    ID 13703
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 23rd
    ID 13573
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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

From Main / Pico to Ucla by bus

To get from Main / Pico to Ucla in Westwood, take the 33 bus from Main / Pico station to Venice / Overland station. Next, take the R12 bus from Overland Ave & Venice Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Main / Pico may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

88min$2.85
Bus - 3333
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Main / Pico

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main / Pico
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice / Overland
    ID 15292
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Overland Ave & Venice Blvd
    ID 2981
    30 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
    25 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 Main / Pico to Ucla

The distance between Main / Pico, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 13.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main / Pico to Ucla by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Main / Pico to Ucla

To check the bus and subway schedule from Main / Pico to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main / Pico) and destination (Ucla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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From Main / Pico to Ucla by bus

To get from Main / Pico to Ucla in Westwood, take the 33 bus from Main / Pico station to Venice / Overland station. Next, take the R12 bus from Overland Ave & Venice Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Main / Pico may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

88min$2.85
Bus - 3333
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Main / Pico

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main / Pico
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice / Overland
    ID 15292
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Overland Ave & Venice Blvd
    ID 2981
    30 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
    25 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 Main / Pico to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 55, Subway line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line R12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main / Pico and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Main / 12th station near Main / Pico in Downtown to Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main / Pico to Ucla by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main / Pico in Downtown and Ucla in Westwood by bus and subway is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Main / 12th stop near Main / Pico in Downtown.

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

    Get off the bus at the Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Main / Pico to Ucla?

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

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