lax to ucla travel time

[QuantumMechanic]

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LA ppl:

How long would a taxi ride from LAX to UCLA take at about 11 in the morning?

 

[dr.z]

LA ppl:

How long would a taxi ride from LAX to UCLA take at about 11 in the morning?

I think it should be around 15 to 30 min. 405 Freeway seems to be always crowded so it's hard to guess.

 

[swtiepie711]

LA ppl:

How long would a taxi ride from LAX to UCLA take at about 11 in the morning?

It can take anywhere from 15 min to 45 min. Depends on traffic - which is NOT predictable on the 405. I'd leave on hour, just to be safe, but that's just me 🙂

 

[hopeful_MD]

It can take anywhere from 15 min to 45 min. Depends on traffic - which is NOT predictable on the 405. I'd leave on hour, just to be safe, but that's just me 🙂

it should only take about 15 minuets....but if you leave at 11:30 or later plan on being stuck in traffic for about 50-60 minuets.....cross your fingers and hope that your plane arrives on time!!!

 

[swtiepie711]

FYI - My 2 cents was from living near the 405 near the airport & commuting 8 miles to UCLA for school. *Usually* took 20 or so minutes, but could take up to 45 - hence why I suggest allowing more time (if you HAVE to be somewhere) - if your arrival time doesn't really matter (and you just want an idea of travel times), then I'd leave 30 min - which is probably more than enough time but you never know - the 405 can be a monster....

 

[riceman04]

By 11am the freeway clears a little b/c it is past the major morning rush hour.
One quick question for all the Los Angelinos in da house: Have they finished the construction on the 405 around LAX/culver city area? I have not been home in a while so I am just curious.

 

[hopeful_MD]

FYI - My 2 cents was from living near the 405 near the airport & commuting 8 miles to UCLA for school. *Usually* took 20 or so minutes, but could take up to 45 - hence why I suggest allowing more time (if you HAVE to be somewhere) - if your arrival time doesn't really matter (and you just want an idea of travel times), then I'd leave 30 min - which is probably more than enough time but you never know - the 405 can be a monster....

trust me i have commuted around 5 days a week for the past four years---school and job at ucla area------live near lax---i have the times down pat so unless you have commuted longer than me i suggest you not try and insult his intellegence as my advice is the CORRECT one!

 

[paranoid_eyes]

probably 30-45 min. in moderate traffic

 

[riceman04]

trust me i have commuted around 5 days a week for the past four years---school and job at ucla area------live near lax---i have the times down pat so unless you have commuted longer than me i suggest you not try and insult his intellegence as my advice is the CORRECT one!

where do ya live?

 

[hopeful_MD]

where do ya live?

would you like my SS# too, or maybe my bank account #......leave me alone STALKER!!!!!!!!

 

[swtiepie711]

trust me i have commuted around 5 days a week for the past four years---school and job at ucla area------live near lax---i have the times down pat so unless you have commuted longer than me i suggest you not try and insult his intellegence as my advice is the CORRECT one!

I simply said, due to the unpredictable nature of the 405, I'd leave more time - I wouldn't count on 15 minutes - it's not my nature to cut things close, and I'd always rather be early & kill time than late and having to provide lame excuses ("uh... there was more traffic than I anticipated"). The OP can do as (s)he pleases - take my 2 cents or not - I really don't care - everyone has different experiences depending on how they drive, when they drive, etc. I simply was sharing mine as something to factor in to planning travel.....

 

[riceman04]

would you like my SS# too, or maybe my bank account #......leave me alone STALKER!!!!!!!!

I grew up near LAX too

 

[hopeful_MD]

Wow! Are you serious? I'm REALLY hoping you are being sarcastic....

What did I say that would lead to that response? I simply said, due to the unpredictable nature of the 405, I'd leave more time - I wouldn't count on 15 minutes - it's not my nature to cut things close, and I'd always rather be early & kill time than late and having to provide lame excuses ("uh... there was more traffic than I anticipated"). The OP can do as (s)he pleases - take my 2 cents or not - I really don't care.

Hopeful_MD, please try to chill out! I, too, spent 4 years in that area with school & jobs - everyone has different experiences depending on how they drive, when they drive, etc. I simply was sharing my experience with someone as simply something to factor in to planning travel.....

nevermind.......i forgot some people (i wont name any names lets call him s.PIE....no you might figure that out....sweetie. P.......thats better).....drive like 40 mph on the freeway.........

to op: i am assuming your taking a taxi.....well in LA they drive at least 70 mph on the freeway.....so take others advice with a grain of salt!

 

[riceman04]

it should only take about 15 minuets....but if you leave at 11:30 or later plan on being stuck in traffic for about 50-60 minuets.....cross your fingers and hope that your plane arrives on time!!!

not in the middle of the day!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hopeful_MD]

I grew up near LAX too

oh i thought that your name RICE....meant you went to or were affiliated with TEXAS.......oops!

ps. still dont stalk me!

 

[hopeful_MD]

not in the middle of the day!!!!!!!!!!

thats when lunch rush starts!!!

 

[swtiepie711]

nevermind.......i forgot some people (i wont name any names lets call him s.PIE....no you might figure that out....sweetie. P.......thats better).....drive like 40 mph on the freeway.........

to op: i am assuming your taking a taxi.....well in LA they drive at least 70 mph on the freeway.....so take others advice with a grain of salt!

hopeful_MD, really - seriously - you must find a better way to entertain yourself than to be rude on an annonymous pre-med board when others are genuinely trying to be helpful...

 

[hopeful_MD]

hopeful_MD, really - seriously - you must find a better way to entertain yourself than to be rude on an annonymous pre-med board when others are genuinely trying to be helpful...

what are you talking about.......i wasnt rude at all.....an not help-ful? CMON!

did you read my sentence about "TO THE OP".....

get the facts straight before you go public!!!!!!!


ps.. i wasnt even talking to you ..........i was talking to the OP!!!!

 

[swtiepie711]

what are you talking about.......i wasnt rude at all.....an not help-ful? CMON!

did you read my sentence about "TO THE OP".....

get the facts straight before you go public!!!!!!!

I wasn't referring to that part of your post - more like the intelligence insult that was your "i wont name any names lets call him s.PIE....no you might figure that out....sweetie. P.......thats better"

Peace out....

 

[hopeful_MD]

I wasn't referring to that part of your post - more like the intelligence insult that was your "i wont name any names lets call him s.PIE....no you might figure that out....sweetie. P.......thats better"

Peace out....

HUH?....you make no sense.......and there isnt peace....we still have troops overseas......and for you to make fun of them ISNT cool!!


TROOPS= WE SUPPORT YOU AND HOPE YOU COME HOME SOON!!!!!!

 

[QuantumMechanic]

ummm thanks for the info.

I found out about some obligations I have the day before the UCLA interview, and they dont let you reschedule, so I basically have to fly in the day of. Fortunately, there is a nonstop flight that gets in before 1045 which is an hour before I need to be at UCLA.

 

[sejellybean]

taxi could be expensive. i would suggest taking supershuttle. i think its $20 flat rate.

 

[swtiepie711]

ummm thanks for the info.

I found out about some obligations I have the day before the UCLA interview, and they dont let you reschedule, so I basically have to fly in the day of. Fortunately, there is a nonstop flight that gets in before 1045 which is an hour before I need to be at UCLA.

You should be fine if the plane isn't delayed (and probably even if it is by a little bit 🙂 ) - so they don't let you reschedule? If that's the case, they should update the archaic snail mail system as interview invites are happening all the time

 

[Oikeuskansleri]

You should be fine if the plane isn't delayed (and probably even if it is by a little bit 🙂 ) - so they don't let you reschedule? If that's the case, they should update the archaic snail mail system as interview invites are happening all the time

i dont want to name names so....well just say i know a kid who goes there......they all agree that the snail mail is more advance and not archaic at all.........have some class like in the good old days on the PONY EXPRESS!!

 

[riceman04]

taxi could be expensive. i would suggest taking supershuttle. i think its $20 flat rate.

the only problem is that he only has an hour to spare. With supershuttle you have to stop to drop other people off.

 

[riceman04]

ummm thanks for the info.

I found out about some obligations I have the day before the UCLA interview, and they dont let you reschedule, so I basically have to fly in the day of. Fortunately, there is a nonstop flight that gets in before 1045 which is an hour before I need to be at UCLA.

I would honestly give yourself more time to get out of the airport... walk and wait for the supershuttle van/taxi at one of the designated locations...account for traffic on the freeway and on the major blvd's...etc...

Give yourself more time.

good luck and enjoy the best weather in the country (dont mind the red sky line ...that will go away in the winter when the storms get rid of all that nasty stuff.

 

[pandora123]

405 might not be too bad at 11am, but if it is, try to get off and take a parallel road (Sepulveda is not too bad).

 

[QuantumMechanic]

I would honestly give yourself more time to get out of the airport... walk and wait for the supershuttle van/taxi at one of the designated locations...account for traffic on the freeway and on the major blvd's...etc...

Give yourself more time.

good luck and enjoy the best weather in the country (dont mind the red sky line ...that will go away in the winter when the storms get rid of all that nasty stuff.

that flight is the first one out that morning (the only nonstop option I have until afternoon as well)...