Commuting by LADOT Transit
Eligible UCLA students and employees can purchase quarterly passes for City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Commuter Express buses at a subsidized rate. The following routes offer service directly to UCLA:
- Line 431: Westwood to/from Downtown LA
- Line 534: Westwood to/from Downtown LA/ Union Station
- Line 573: Westwood to/from Encino
Your LADOT Commuter Express pass now includes unlimited rides on Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and Culver CityBus!
Zone 1
| Quarter | UCLA student rate | ucla faculty & staff rate | sales dates | effective dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | $90 | $101 | 8/30/21 – 11/28/21 | 9/13/21 – 12/26/21 |
| Winter 2022 | $124 | $138 | 11/29/21 – 3/6/22 | 12/27/21 – 3/20/22 |
| Spring 2022 | $124 | $138 | 3/7/22 – 5/29/22 | 3/21/22 – 6/12/22 |
| Summer 2022 | $135 | $150 | 5/30/22 – 8/29/22 | 6/13/22 – 9/11/22 |
Zone 2
| Quarter | UCLA student rate | ucla faculty & staff rate | sales dates | effective dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | $111 | $121 | 8/30/21 – 11/28/21 | 9/13/21 – 12/26/21 |
| Winter 2022 | $152 | $166 | 11/29/21 – 3/6/22 | 12/27/21 – 3/20/22 |
| Spring 2022 | $152 | $166 | 3/7/22 – 5/29/22 | 3/21/22 – 6/12/22 |
| Summer 2022 | $165 | $180 | 5/30/22 – 8/29/22 | 6/13/22 – 9/11/22 |
Zone 3
| Quarter | UCLA student rate | ucla faculty & staff rate | sales dates | effective dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | $151 | $161 | 8/30/21 – 11/28/21 | 9/13/21 – 12/26/21 |
| Winter 2022 | $207 | $221 | 11/29/21 – 3/6/22 | 12/27/21 – 3/20/22 |
| Spring 2022 | $207 | $221 | 3/7/22 – 5/29/22 | 3/21/22 – 6/12/22 |
| Summer 2022 | $224 | $239 | 5/30/22 – 8/29/22 | 6/13/22 – 9/11/22 |
LADOT Transit Pass Information
These passes are not accepted on any Metro Bus or Metro Rail lines. However, LADOT riders can request a transfer coupon from LADOT bus drivers to complete their trip on another Metro Bus of Metro Rail line for $0.50.
If a rider regularly rides two or more transit agencies like LADOT Commuter Express and Metro Bus, the EZ transit pass is a good monthly option.
If you only ride LADOT occasionally and do not need a quarterly pass, you can purchase a 20-trip booklet online. These purchases, however, do not qualify for the subsidized rate.