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Transportation:

B-

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Best Ways to Get Around Town

  • Big Blue Bus—with student ID, the fare is only $0.25
  • Hitch a ride from a friend
  • Rollerblade from point A to point B

How to Get to the Airport

  • A cab ride to the airport costs around $35.
  • First, head out onto Wilshire Blvd. Then, merge directly onto I-405 South. Stay on I-405 until you see the LAX Airport exit. Take the ramp toward Century BL West/LAX Airport, then turn left onto La Cienega Blvd.

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The one thing that makes off-campus living affordable and convenient is the Bruin Go! Program. The program allows all UCLA students free rides on any Santa Monica bus. These buses circuit throughout the neighborhoods close to UCLA and touch the beach at select points. For certain commuters, the buses are more affordable than buying parking and paying for gas each day. In fact, the serenity of not having to drive into LA traffic warrants a periodic ride on the bus.

Speaking of Los Angeles traffic, there is a reason that the traffic here 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. Regardless, checking out the sights without a car is unheard of for two reasons. One, the buses are irregular, and very slow. Many buses do not run by a schedule and pick up their passengers by traversing the crowded areas, and the bus lines are traffic-filled. The other problem is that there are many patches of bad neighborhoods in Los Angeles. To get to some of the famous, “touristy” parts of the city, you’ll have to brave these areas. Overall, you’ll need a car to truly explore Los Angeles. As far as Westwood is concerned, most students are happy with the events that happen within walking distance.

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ayarel90 says:

University of California - Los Angeles 2011

Theological Studies and Religious Vocations

Bus is cheap but takes forever

B

There is a nice bus system that's cheap, but the buses take forever and are kind of sketchy.

Transportation: January 31, 2010
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gurneetl says:

University of California - Los Angeles 2012

Math and Statistics

Easy to Get Around

A-

The bus system rocks, and taxis are always ready and available- they arrive five minutes after you call and know the confusing streets super well.

Transportation: January 30, 2010
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dharmony says:

University of California - Los Angeles 2011

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies

Big Blue Bus

A-

The Big Blue Bus system is great because there's a stop on campus, and it can take you almost anywhere around L.A. Fare is a quarter with your Bruin Card.

Transportation: January 27, 2010
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jilly243 says:

University of California - Los Angeles 2012

Family and Consumer Sciences

Big Blue Bus is awesome

B+

The Big Blue Bus system can get you anywhere for a quarter! It's awesome for quick trips to Santa Monica.

Transportation: January 24, 2010
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maiahparks says:

University of California - Los Angeles 2012

History

Transportation's Quick and Easy

A+

UCLA provides a flyaway bus service to and from all the airports in the area for only 5 dollars. It comes at all times of the day and is so easy to use! There are also a variety of opportunities and programs available that make finding a ride home quick, affordable, and easy!

Transportation: January 12, 2010
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On-Campus Transportation

Fleet & Transit Services

(310) 206-2908

Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

UCLA Campus Van Service

(310) 825-1491

Monday– Thursday 6 p.m.–12 a.m.

Public Transportation

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. - Fare: $0.75 Full, $0.50 Student

Culver City Bus Lines

(310) 253-6500

www.culvercity.org/depts_bus.html

Fare: $1.35

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority

(800) COMMUTE

www.mta.net

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. - Fare: $0.75 Full, Students ride free with their Bruin Card

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus

(310) 451-5444

www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp

Taxi Cabs

Bell Cab
(888) 235-5222

United Independent Taxi
(800) 822-8294

Yellow Cab Co.
(800) 200-0011

Airport

The Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles and approximately 30-minutes driving time from UCLA

Los Angeles International Airport

(310) 646-5252

Car Rentals

Alamo
(310) 937-9611
(800) 327-9633
www.alamo.com

Avis
(310) 646-5600
(800) 831-2847
www.avis.com

Budget
(310) 474-9948
(800) 527-0700
www.budget.com

Enterprise
(310) 649-5400
(800) 736-8222
www.enterprise.com

Hertz
(310) 568-3400
(800) 654-3131
www.hertz.com

National
(310) 388-8200
(800) 227-7368
www.nationalcar.com

Thrifty
(310) 475-7341
(800) 847-4389
www.thrifty.com

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