Public Transportation

You’ll be going places.

The Los Angeles metropolitan region is large, and if you choose less expensive housing one or more miles from the UCLA campus, you will need to drive a car or use public transportation.

Airport Pickup and Shuttle Services

Three major shuttle services provide airport pick-up and transfer services from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):

• Super Shuttle*
• Primetime Shuttle*
• LAX Flyaway—This non-stop shuttle-bus service runs between Westwood and LAX (round-trip and one-way) every 30 minutes, 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. from UCLA’s Parking Structure 32. Optional airline/baggage check-in is available.

*Note: For shuttle destinations, provide the service your residence address, not the address of the UCLA campus.

UCLA Shuttle Bus

UCLA Campus Express buses make stops in Westwood Village and the UCLA campus.

• Fare—Free, no ID card needed. Get on or off at any of the stops.
• Hours—7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding University holidays. (Schedule may be different during winter, spring, and summer breaks.)
• Frequency—Buses arrive at stops every 8 to 10 minutes.
• Map of Shuttle Route

Public Buses Connecting to UCLA

Three bus systems serve UCLA. Check their websites for scheduling and route information.

• Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) 
• Santa Monica Big Blue Bus 
• Culver City Bus 

Subways and Trains

The following train systems connect Los Angeles to nearby communities, including downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the San Fernando Valley.

• Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) —Los Angeles buses and subway trains
• Metrolink —Southern California commuter trains
• Amtrak—Trains across California and the United States