How to get from Whittier / Soto to Ucla by bus?

From Whittier / Soto to Ucla by bus

To get from Whittier / Soto to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Whittier / Soto station to Central / 6th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus schedule from Whittier / Soto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

89min$2.85
Bus - 1818
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Whittier / Soto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whittier / Soto
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 2156
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Whittier / Soto to Ucla by bus via 18, 33 and FLIXBUS N2030

To get from Whittier / Soto to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Whittier / Soto station to 5th / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS N2030 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station to Gayley / Strathmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Whittier / Soto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

77min$1.75
Bus - 1818
Bus - 3333
Bus - FLIXBUS N2030FLIXBUS N2030
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Whittier / Soto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whittier / Soto
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Los Angeles
    ID 8634
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / 5th
    ID 5271
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 652
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2030FLIXBUS N2030
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2030
    Los Angeles (Ucla)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gayley / Strathmore
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Whittier / Soto to Ucla

The distance between Whittier / Soto, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 14.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whittier / Soto 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 Whittier / Soto to Ucla

To check the bus schedule from Whittier / Soto to Ucla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Whittier / Soto) 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 Whittier / Soto to Ucla by bus via 18, 33 and FLIXBUS N2030

To get from Whittier / Soto to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Whittier / Soto station to 5th / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS N2030 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station to Gayley / Strathmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Whittier / Soto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ucla on the Moovit app.

77min$1.75
Bus - 1818
Bus - 3333
Bus - FLIXBUS N2030FLIXBUS N2030
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Whittier / Soto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whittier / Soto
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Los Angeles
    ID 8634
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / 5th
    ID 5271
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 652
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2030FLIXBUS N2030
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2030
    Los Angeles (Ucla)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gayley / Strathmore
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Whittier / Soto to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Whittier / Soto to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 33, Bus line FLIXBUS N2030.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whittier / Soto and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Whittier / Soto to Ucla?

    The 18 bus line goes from Central / 6th station near Whittier / Soto in Boyle Heights to Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Westwood SB & Wilshire FS station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Whittier / Soto to Ucla by bus?

    The total travel time between Whittier / Soto in Boyle Heights and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Whittier / Soto to get to Ucla?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Central / 6th stop near Whittier / Soto in Boyle Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Whittier / Soto and Ucla?

    Get off the bus at the Westwood SB & Wilshire FS stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the bus fare from Whittier / Soto to Ucla?

    The ride from Whittier / Soto to Ucla costs $2.85.

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