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Union Station
Rail Station, Bus Station, and Metro Station
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles
The experts at Travel + Leisure and Los Angeles Times recommend this place
"Great restaurant to have a good meal and drink called Traxx"(8 Tips)
"affordable cup of coffee at Famima!!"(6 Tips)
"Bus to Dodger Stadium is fast and convenient!"(4 Tips)"The back from cesar chavez and in the front toward olvera st."(4 Tips)
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The Ritz-CarltonOctober 15, 2014Entering this “Last of the Great Rail Way Stations” is like walking onto a movie set from the 1940s – an amazing mix of art deco, streamline moderne and Spanish mission styles.
Jasen MancillaApril 10, 2015Historic and still very busy place. There are new shops there which always nice, and there are connections to everywhere. That's a plus in my opinion. Other than that, a nice place to hang out and eatUpvoted Jun 22
Team CocoJanuary 10, 2011"Congrats! You're standing in what's sometimes called 'The Last of the Great Railway Stations'. And is other times called 'The First of The Great Hooker & Crazy People Hangout Spots'." - Conan O'BrienUpvoted 5 days ago
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012Tucked into the former telephone room of the 1939 Mission-style building is Traxx, a high-end restaurant that’s a far cry from typical station food. Try the ahi tuna napoleon with crispy wontons. Read more
Taste TerminalNovember 7, 2011Every year the LA Beer Week Closing Festival is hosted at the L.A. Union Station, where beer lovers get to try over 70 local and international breweries serving up their flagship beers. Read more
Veronica ChaviraJuly 28, 2018Love the restaurant Traxx and bar. Exhibits by local artists and a beautiful mural. If you have Dodger tickets there is a shuttle that will take you to the game. Aesthetically pleasing station!
DowntownLA.comApril 27, 2011At this popular filming location, see if you can identify where they shot scenes for movies like Blade Runner, The Island, The Italian Job, Pearl Harbor and Speed.
Scott CSeptember 11, 2011When inside, go outside to the right and through the archways to a secluded courtyard. Grab a sandwich and drink and enjoy the koi pond. Very relaxing way to start a trip.
Never mind the homeless people this train station is a beautiful peace of LA history
If youre going to take the train understand etiquette. If ppl are waiting on the platform before you dont jump in front of them when doors open. Also dont sit in the quiet car if you cant keep quiet!
BrianKat AlmazánAugust 16, 2014the only outlet I was able to find to charge my dying phone was between the metro customer center and the fish tank in the east lobby where the Metro information phone is. by train schedule pamphlets
Don Michael AntonioMarch 13, 2017Love how easy and convenient to visit DTLA on metrolink from Inland Empire and/or OC suburbs. Subway ur way around after that all over LA is also just great!
Need an power outlet? The newer Metrolink cars have them spread out among the seats. Look for the cars with silver-colored exterior that don't have lots of bolts (as in nuts 'n bolts).- Established on the site of L.A.'s first Chinatown, Union Station opened in 1939 at a cost of $11 million. Over 1 1/2 million people visited it within its first three days.
Keith HaynesAugust 4, 2013Late at night they let all the homeless come in and sleep for the night. Every chair on Thursday night at 11:00 had homeless people sleeping in them. Kinda sketchy. Big homeless camp across the street
HISTORYMarch 31, 2010Established on the site of L.A.'s first Chinatown, Union Station opened in 1939 at a cost of $11 million. Over 1 1/2 million people visited it within its first three days.
Frank MartinezFebruary 27, 2015If you riding the Metrolink's you'll have to go to the window to purchase a ticket on the North West side or buy them from the vending machine on the east side of the building close to the bakery
MetrolinkNovember 15, 2012Metrolink tickets are valid for free transfer to the Metro system. You can easily go to all your favorite locations downtown simply by purchasing a Metrolink ticket.
Chris R (thechristophe)June 24Iconic station. Amtrak coach passengers need to check in at the small window and that will make boarding for you a lot faster.
Julien G.October 9, 2013It's a beautiful building. Grab a brochure and spend some time walking around.
Green is UniversalNovember 18, 2011Help reduce LA smog: take the bus. The LA Metro was one of the first public transit agencies to use alternative fuel on a big scale. The compressed natural gas buses are over 97% cleaner.
Eve ParadoxNovember 22, 2014The Architectural details here are mind blowing. Arrive early. Relax a bit and take it all in.
Mary CarterOctober 13, 2011If you have a metrolink ticket or pass you can ride any subway or bus for free that connects with the metrolink station or any metrolink station.- DowntownLA.comApril 28, 2011While waiting for our train, we like to take a quiet moment in the courtyards listening to the birds and fountains. For more cozy DTLA green spaces, see "More info"... Read more
Metropolitan Lounge now open for business/sleeper class. Go past the Amtrak ticket counter, go to 2nd floor. Lounge is on your left. Smokers can smoke in 'privacy' opposite Lounge entrance. Rejoice!
Follow Metro LA Alerts (@metrolaalerts) and Metrolink (@metrolink) on twitter for live updates. Every now and then, there can be stupid long delays.
Not as nice as the Union Stations on the East Coast and there is no Amtrak Lounge for sleeping car passengers pre-departure. Amtrak to San Diego, New Orleans, Chicago, Chicago via Houston and Seattle!
It's been said once, but worth repeating. If you ride the escalators and you plan to just stand there, move to the right so other can walk past you!
Look at that Mountain! Look at those trees! Look at that bum over there, he’s down on his knees!
- Union Station is a historic and iconic landmark and a great place to catch an array of Amtrak service and commuter service xx
In the midst of good stuff: Rocking' Taquitos with Avocado sauce at Cielito Lindo across the street... And the morning pilgrimage to the Famima convenience store is a bargain.
Rodney PetersonJune 20, 2012If you're extra tired when getting off the Red Line and wanting to transfer to Pasadena, bypass the elevators and all that walking-ask the nearest Amtrak employee about the magic teleporters!
Why move to the right of the escalator to let someone pass when there's an empty staircase to the left if your in a rush then use it let me stand here and chillax! !!
Ira SerkesFebruary 3, 2014Train to San Diego? Go online/call Super Shuttle if your hotel is far from downtown! Taxi to Loews Resort in Coronado $40 cab, $16 Shuttle! AAA link -> http://www.supershuttle.com/Sales/AAA.aspx
LADOT Bike ProgramMay 30, 2012Ride a bike to Union Station! There's plenty of bike parking and new bike lanes on Los Angeles St. will connect Union Station with the rest of Downtown Los Angeles.
Jinnie LFebruary 3, 2015really nice architecture love this station♡ - red, purple, gold line, amtrak, n metrolink!!! beautiful palm trees outside ~
ATTN CYCLISTS: as of June 1 you must now obtain a bike RSVP for all trains. Limited avail. Free. Signed, #ThatMFconductorwasaDICK.
Erica A.June 2, 2010BEAUTIFULLY decorated train station. Like you just walked into a movie set in the '20s. Well-kept and clean...Not like the train stations I remember in Europe.
The front door is only the halfway mark in your hike to the train or bus. Go through the waiting room & down the tunnel for Metrolink and Amtrak, as well as the buses at the Patsaouras Transit Plaza.
Pam G.June 4, 2014If you're in a hurry, don't walk behind women in 4" heels. Ladies: stop wearing 4" heels if you can't walk fast, especially at a train station.
James MarshallJuly 22, 2012The art deco restaurant here played host to the Dixon Hill holonovel scenes from Star Trek: First Contact, including over 120 extras and 2 Borg drones! Read more
Beautiful old train station, so spend some time looking at the architecture.
Xiong YangMay 19, 2013Leave your damn kids at home if you're taking the last train, better yet don't get on. You may think your kid is cute but they're really just f'ing annoying after 9 pm when people are trying to sleep.
Stacy Bo BacyNovember 19, 2018Baggage claim is by the Subway sandwich shop. Keep your baggage tickets to give to the train employee.
David EsquireFebruary 24, 2013If you're a photographer, leave your tripod in the car (not allowed since 9/11), travel light & by all means respect the venue. Should you get stopped by security/police, cooperate & do what they say.
ZIPPERFebruary 1, 2011everytime i step into this place is like going back in time.. i remember this place since i was a little kid! its historical and the people are so nice!
Historic station in many films/tv shows. Check out the main lobby and the architecture!
Kelley L.February 4, 2015Purchase monthly pass tickets between the 25th of the preceding month to the 5th of the intended month (I.e., February 25-March 5 for a March monthly pass).
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"Both trains take you east technichally... But are sanctioned north and south based on which directions they take out of Los Angeles. #dobttrytobesmart"
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"The Flyaway bus runs to and from LAX every ~30 minutes or so, with non-stop service for $7 each away, getting you to the airport in 30-45 minutes -- very convenient!"
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