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University of California - Los Angeles - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Big Blue Bus
  • Hitch a ride from a friend.
  • Rollerblade from point A to point B.
  • Take a cab.
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs around $35.
  • During busy breaks, the UCLA Flyaway Service picks students up at 30-minute intervals during the day for $5. Shuttles drop students off at each LAX terminal.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

With a swipe of the BruinCard, UCLA students can ride the bus for a quarter— enough said. The Big Blue Bus system whisks Bruins to venues from the beaches in Santa Monica to downtown shopping, and there is a stop nestled right at the edge of campus. Though the rides can be long and some schedules are unpredictable, the cost and range of the bus system look great when considering the alternative: LA traffic.

There is a reason why Los Angeles traffic is considered the worst in the nation. People refer to the freeways as “parking lots” during rush hour, and there is substantial traffic in the city practically every hour of the day. Because of these impediments, students are hesitant to use cars. Yet for hard-to-reach spots outside the bus system's bounds or daily jobs, driving is a necessity. And, most would agree that to experience LA in a non-touristy way, a car is a vital but hectic must-have.

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Transportation at University of California - Los Angeles

anon92

'14

Biological and Physical Sciences

2.3
C

Aweful

Public transportation is abysmal - it's not unsusual for google maps to say it will take twice as much time to take a bus somewhere as it would to bike.

Jan 17, 2012

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Transportation at University of California - Los Angeles

hello0787

'13

Language Studies and Linguistics

3.5
B

Better to Take a Bus

Because there is always traffic on the way to my school, I prefer to take a bus although I drive. The distance isn't that far but the traffic just make me waste unnecessary time on the road. In the bus, at least I can read some books or assigned readings.

Jan 12, 2012

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Transportation at University of California - Los Angeles

evelyyn93

'15

Social Sciences

1.2
D

Near-Campus Homes Are Best Option

I would not like to be a commuter. The traffic around the school is horrible. There is an escort, but it is a private police escort.

Jan 07, 2012

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Rate the convenience of long-distance transportation to travel between home and school

How convenient is the campus-provided transportation?

How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

How easy is it to get around town?

Safety Escort ServicesWhat's This?

Community Service Officer (CSO) Escorts
(310) 794-WALK
Daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Wilshire Center Shuttle

The shuttle makes a loop from Wilshire Center, with stops at Parking Structure 2, Gonda Research Facility, and 100 Medical Plaza.

Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Northwest Campus Shuttle

The shuttle provides transportation across northern part of campus, with stops at Macgowan Hall, Kreiger Child Care Center, Southern Regional Library, and Hedrick Hall.

Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Campus Express

This shuttle runs counter-clockwise around campus, with stops at Weyburn Terrace and Macgowan Hall. A shuttle is scheduled to come every 8 to 10 minutes.

Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus

Students ride for a discounted rate with their BruinCard.

(310) 451-5444

www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority

UCLA students can get Go Metro, which allows half-price fare.

(800) COMMUTE

1 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles

www.metro.net

Culver City Bus Lines

UCLA students can ride for half-price.

(310) 253-6500

www.culvercity.org/Government/Transportation/Bus.aspx

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Los Angeles International Airport

The Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles and approximately a 30-minute drive from UCLA.

1 World Way, Los Angeles

(310) 646-5252

www.lawa.org/welcomeLAX.aspx

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Los Angeles Greyhound Station

The station is approximately 16 miles from campus.

1716 E. 7th St., Los Angeles

(213) 629-8401

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Union Station

The station is approximately 17 miles from campus.

800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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