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

From Lorena / Whittier to Ucla by bus

To get from Lorena / Whittier to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Whittier / Lorena station to Central / 6th 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

97min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 720720
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Whittier / Lorena

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier / Lorena
    ID 16628
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    12 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 SB & Wilshire FS
    20 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

From Lorena / Whittier to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Lorena / Whittier to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 605 bus from Lorena / Whittier station to Soto / 1st station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

85min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 605605
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Lorena / Whittier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorena / Whittier
    ID 17155
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    LA General Medical Ctr Outpatient Clinic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Soto Station
    ID 80405S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    47 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
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Public transit directions from Lorena / Whittier to Ucla

The distance between Lorena / Whittier, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 15.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lorena / Whittier 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 Lorena / Whittier

Lorena / Whittier is located at Lorena / Whittier, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Whittier / Lorena.

Bus stations close to Lorena / Whittier:

  • Whittier / Lorena
  • Lorena / Whittier
  • Lorena / 7th

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza).

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Medical Plaza

From Lorena / Whittier to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Lorena / Whittier to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 605 bus from Lorena / Whittier station to Soto / 1st station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

85min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 605605
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Lorena / Whittier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorena / Whittier
    ID 17155
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    LA General Medical Ctr Outpatient Clinic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Soto Station
    ID 80405S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    47 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 720, Bus line R12.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 605, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

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

    The 18 bus line goes from Whittier / Lorena station near Lorena / Whittier in Boyle Heights to Wilshire / Western Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilshire / Western Station station near Ucla in Westwood.

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

    The total travel time between Lorena / Whittier in Boyle Heights and Ucla in Westwood by bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 18 bus from the Whittier / Lorena stop near Lorena / Whittier in Boyle Heights.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wilshire / Western Station stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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

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