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Union Station is the main hub for [[Metrolink]]. It is served by every line except the Inland Empire-Orange Line. Ticket machines and 10-ride ticket validators are available. Purchase or validate ticket before boarding. | Union Station is the main hub for [[Metrolink]]. It is served by every line except the Inland Empire-Orange Line. Ticket machines and 10-ride ticket validators are available. Purchase or validate ticket before boarding. | ||
Revision as of 00:54, 13 April 2010
City: Los Angeles | Downtown
Los Angeles Union Station is the major transit hub in all of Southern California. It is served by rail and bus lines in the Los Angeles region and beyond.
Contents
Points of interest
Metrolink
Union Station is the main hub for Metrolink. It is served by every line except the Inland Empire-Orange Line. Ticket machines and 10-ride ticket validators are available. Purchase or validate ticket before boarding.
Metrolink trains generally use Track 3 through 9, which is accessible through the main pedestrian tunnel. Each platform has A (north end) and B (south end) boarding areas. Overhead electronic displays in the tunnel show the upcoming train departures at each exit to the platform. A big screen at the tunnel entrance show the upcoming train departures and boarding locations.
Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight, Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, Amtrak Thruway
Union Station is a major Amtrak hub in the West Coast. Ticket counter and baggage checking service for long distance trains are available. Amtrak trains generally use Track 10 through 12, which is accessible through the main pedestrian tunnel. Amtrak Thruway buses stop on the north side of the station.
There's a separate check in counter for long distance train riders.
- Amtrak station code: LAX [1]
Metro Rail
Red & purple lines
B Line and D Line stop at the underground platforms located below Metrolink and Amtrak tracks. Red and Purple lines have a separate entrance (Referred to Red Line only) from the main building and the Gateway Plaza on the east side of the station. Transferring passengers from the Gold Line, Metrolink, and Amtrak need to exit through the pedestrian tunnel to either the east or west side of the station to access Red/Purple lines.
Purchase tickets at the station concourse or validate TAP cards at the turnstiles. Passengers with one-way or day pass can simply proceed through the turnstiles.
Both lines share a center platform at the station. Overhead LCD displays show which train departs next.
Gold Line
L Line trains to Pasadena and East Los Angeles stop on Track 1 and 2 (accessible through the main pedestrian tunnel). Purchase ticket or validate TAP card at the entrance to the platforms.
Bus
LAUS is served by many bus routes. Buses stop at various locations at or near the station.
- On streets outside the station
- Patsaouras Transit Plaza, located at the east side of the station
Parking
Paid daily and hourly parking is available at west and east side of the stations. Fees for all day parking range from $6 snd $10.
