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How to get from Western / Exposition to Ucla by bus and light rail?

From Western / Exposition to Ucla by bus and light rail

To get from Western / Exposition to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Western station to Westwood / Rancho Park station. Next, 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

41min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Expo / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Sta)
    ID 2411
    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
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western / Exposition to Ucla by bus and light rail via E LINE and RAPID 6

To get from Western / Exposition to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Western station to Expo / Sepulveda station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

53min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Expo / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 min
  • 7
    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 Western / Exposition to Ucla

The distance between Western / Exposition, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 9.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western / Exposition 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 Western / Exposition

Western / Exposition is located at Western / Exposition, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Exposition / Western.

Bus stations close to Western / Exposition:

  • Exposition / Western
  • Western / Exposition
  • Western / 38th

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
  • Medical Plaza W
  • Westwood Medical Plaza

Alternative route from Western / Exposition to Ucla by bus and light rail via E LINE and RAPID 6

To get from Western / Exposition to Ucla in Westwood, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Western station to Expo / Sepulveda station. Next, take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd station to UCLA Gateway Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

53min$2.15
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Expo / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 635
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    UCLA
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    UCLA Gateway Plaza
    ID 646
    23 min
  • 7
    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 Western / Exposition to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western / Exposition to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line RAPID 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Western / Exposition and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Western / Exposition to Ucla?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Expo / Western station near Western / Exposition in Exposition Park to Dwtn Santa Monica Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dwtn Santa Monica Sta. station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western / Exposition to Ucla by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Western / Exposition in Exposition Park and Ucla in Westwood by light rail and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Western / Exposition to get to Ucla?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Expo / Western station near Western / Exposition in Exposition Park.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Western / Exposition and Ucla?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Western / Exposition to Ucla?

    The ride from Western / Exposition to Ucla costs $2.85.