How to get from MLK Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From MLK Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from MLK Transit Center to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Compton Station station to Pico 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 31 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

91min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Compton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    32 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    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
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from MLK Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, C LINE and RAPID 6

To get from MLK Transit Center to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Compton Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

95min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Compton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    4 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    53 min
  • 9
    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 MLK Transit Center to Ucla

The distance between MLK Transit Center, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 24.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MLK Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to MLK Transit Center

MLK Transit Center is located at MLK Transit Center, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is MLK Transit Center.

Bus stations close to MLK Transit Center:

  • MLK Transit Center
  • Willowbrook / Compton
  • Compton Bl & Willowbrook Ave

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 & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • UCLA Gateway Plaza
  • Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)

Related Routes

Alternative route from MLK Transit Center to Ucla by bus and light rail via A LINE, C LINE and RAPID 6

To get from MLK Transit Center to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Compton Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the RAPID 6 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

95min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Compton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    4 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    53 min
  • 9
    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 MLK Transit Center to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from MLK Transit Center to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between MLK Transit Center and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from MLK Transit Center to Ucla?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Compton Station station near MLK Transit Center in Compton to Pomona Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Pomona Sta. station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from MLK Transit Center to Ucla by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between MLK Transit Center in Compton and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near MLK Transit Center to get to Ucla?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Compton Station station near MLK Transit Center in Compton.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between MLK Transit Center and Ucla?

    Get off the light rail at the Pomona Sta. stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from MLK Transit Center to Ucla?

    The ride from MLK Transit Center to Ucla costs $2.85.

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