UCLA Bus Stop Shifts North as Campus Adapts

UCLA Commuter Express stop #5252 relocates 200 feet north due to construction work

UCLA Bus Stop Moves 200 Feet North Feb 13

Commuters heading to UCLA's Westwood campus will need to walk an extra 200 feet to catch their bus starting February 13. Construction work is forcing the temporary closure of Commuter Express bus stop #5252 on Westwood Plaza, transit officials said. The stop serves students and workers who rely on the express service to reach the Westwood area.

Construction Prompts Service Adjustment

The stop closure is part of ongoing construction work in the Westwood Plaza area, according to Long Beach Transit, which operates the Commuter Express service. Transit agencies typically relocate stops temporarily when construction, utility work, or street improvements make existing locations inaccessible. Officials didn't specify what type of construction is underway or how long the work is expected to last. The Commuter Express provides a critical link between various parts of Greater Los Angeles and the UCLA campus, serving both university commuters and area residents.

Temporary Stop Serves All Routes

The temporary bus stop located 200 feet north of the original location will accommodate all routes that normally serve stop #5252, officials confirmed. Long Beach Transit classified the change as a high-priority alert, indicating the stop sees significant daily ridership. Officials didn't release specific ridership numbers for the affected stop or say how many routes will use the temporary location. The transit agency said the temporary stop is fully operational and equipped to handle regular service levels.

Change Takes Effect Mid-February

The stop relocation takes effect February 13, 2026, officials said. Transit officials didn't provide an end date for the temporary closure or say when stop #5252 will reopen at its original location. The agency typically provides advance notice of service changes to give riders time to adjust their routines, and this alert was issued ahead of the February implementation date.

Riders Should Plan Extra Time

Commuters who regularly use stop #5252 should allow extra time to walk to the temporary location, especially during their first few trips after the change takes effect. Officials said riders should look for signage directing them to the relocated stop. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for Commuter Express routes serving the UCLA area, helping riders navigate the temporary change and plan their journeys accordingly.