How do students get around at UCLA?

Students can enjoy unlimited rides on the local lines serving UCLA: Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines(link is external), Santa Monica Big Blue Bus(link is external), Culver CityBus(link is external); the four commuter lines with direct access to campus: Antelope Valley Transit, Santa Clarita Transit, Long Beach ...

How do students get around campus at UCLA?

BruinBus is a year-round bus serving the UCLA campus and Wilshire Center. Everyone is welcome to board at one of our many stops. BruinBus also offers charter and driver services to UCLA departments and student organizations.

Can you go to UCLA without a car?

Public Transit

UCLA Transportation subsidizes UCLA students and employee transit pass costs for seven transit agencies. Avoid traffic, relax, sleep, study, or read with transit. Students have access to fare-free rides with the Bruin U-Pass for undergrads and the Bruin Grad Pass for eligible graduate students.

Does UCLA have shuttles?

UCLA Fleet Transit provides BruinBus shuttle service around the campus on buses that are clean, comfortable, air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible, and at no charge to the rider. This service is provided to the University community (faculty, staff, students and visitors) Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays).

Is the UCLA bus free?

With the April 2023 passage of the UCLA undergraduate student transit pass referendum, undergrads have fare-free access to select transit agencies throughout LA County including those serving UCLA through the new Bruin U-Pass program.

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Is Metro free for UCLA students?

Fare-free access to Metro is included in the Bruin U-Pass for undergraduates and Bruin Grad Pass for eligible graduate students.

Do students ride the bus for free in LA?

Pay with a TAP card, Apple Wallet, TAP app or cash. Enjoy up to 80% off regular Metro fares. Students at participating GoPass schools ride for FREE. Save big if your household income is less than $41,400/yr.

Is public transportation available to students at UCLA?

Students can enjoy unlimited rides on the local lines serving UCLA: Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines(link is external), Santa Monica Big Blue Bus(link is external), Culver CityBus(link is external); the four commuter lines with direct access to campus: Antelope Valley Transit, Santa Clarita Transit, Long Beach ...

Is Big Blue bus free for UCLA students?

The BruinGO! transit program allows eligible UCLA students and employees to travel on any bus operated by Santa Monica Big Blue Bus (BBB) or Culver CityBus (CCB) at a subsidized rate. Fare-free access to BBB and CCB is included in the Bruin U-Pass for undergraduates and Bruin Grad Pass for eligible graduate students.

Is it worth having a car at UCLA?

If you live on or near campus you do Not need a car. It is in Westwood and nestled closely to West L.A. (Brentwood) and a short bicycle ride to the beaches in Santa Monica. You will be Fine sans car.

Can you walk around UCLA campus?

The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This is mostly a walk along a public sidewalk that circles the UCLA campus with a small section that includes a dirt path. The loop will take you past the cemetery and the UCLA botanical gardens.

Can anyone walk into UCLA campus?

The campus is open to the general public.

Does UCLA have subway?

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Where do most students live that attend UCLA?

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The most common neighborhoods where graduate students live are Westwood, Culver City, West LA (Palms, Mar Vista, Rancho Park, Westchester, etc.), Mid-City, Santa Monica, Venice, Silverlake, Downtown LA, and of course on-campus.

What percent of UCLA students live on campus?

University of California, Los Angeles has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,423 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 40% male students and 60% female students. At this school, 58% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 42% of students live off campus.

Does UCLA provide transportation?

UCLA BruinBus:

FREE Campus Shuttle. Bruin Bus operates three on-campus routes. These buses stop in five different stations of the campus. The University Apartments Shuttle serves several off-campus apartments in the Palms and Mar Vista areas.

How do I pay for UCLA bus?

Load funds to your card at the Central Ticket Office , a TAP vendor location , or by calling 1-866-TAPTOGO (1-866-827-8646). TAP your card when you board and ride for $0.70.

How much is Big Blue bus for UCLA students?

Pass allows UCLA students, faculty and staff unlimited travel on Big Blue Bus or Culver CityBus for an entire academic quarter for the low cost of $45 for students and $55 for faculty and staff.

Is the gym free for UCLA students?

If you are an active, enrolled undergraduate, you get access to all of our facilities for FREE!

What percentage of UCLA students commute?

The most popular mode for commuting students is (and long has been) walking, with 34% of students using their feet to get to campus and class. Drive-alone student commutes increased from 21% to 25%, showing a lower percentage increase than employees, year over year.

Can I take my car to UCLA?

Please note: Parking at UCLA requires a valid permit at all times. The table below reflects peak period rates in visitor parking areas. Campus parking is available 24-hours a day at varying prices.

Do I need cash to ride the bus in LA?

An extensive network of over 165 bus routes serves the county. Fare can be paid using cash (exact change) or a TAP card.

Can students ride the bus for free in California?

The OCTA Youth Ride Free Program provides youth ages 6 to 18 with free travel on OC Bus service to school, work or fun on safe, clean and reliable buses. Youth Ride Free passes for the 2023-24 school year are now available from your child's participating Orange County school.