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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. This station has two main portals and concourses: the west portal at historic building by Alameda Street and east portal at Patsaouras Transit Plaza by Vignes Street. | 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. This station has two main portals and concourses: the west portal at historic building by Alameda Street and east portal at Patsaouras Transit Plaza by Vignes Street. | ||
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=Metrolink= | =Metrolink= | ||
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| − | Union Station is the main hub for [[Metrolink]]. It is served by every line ( {{Metrolinklines|91|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Antelope Valley|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Orange County|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Riverside|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|San Bernardino|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Ventura|note=y}} ) except the Inland Empire-Orange Line. Ticket machines | + | Union Station is the main hub for [[Metrolink]]. It is served by every line ( {{Metrolinklines|91|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Antelope Valley|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Orange County|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Riverside|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|San Bernardino|note=y}} {{Metrolinklines|Ventura|note=y}} ) except the Inland Empire-Orange Line. [[Metrolink ticket machines|Ticket machines]] are available at the east and west station concourse outside of the pedestrian tunnel. Purchase ticket from ticket machines or with Metrolink mobile app 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 in the waiting room/seating area shows the upcoming train departures and boarding locations. | 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 in the waiting room/seating area shows the upcoming train departures and boarding locations. | ||
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=Amtrak= | =Amtrak= | ||
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| − | Union Station is a major Amtrak hub in the West Coast. It is served by [[Pacific Surfliner]], [[Coast Starlight]], [[Sunset Limited]], [[Southwest Chief]] trains and Amtrak Thruway buses. Ticket counter and baggage checking service for long distance trains are available at the west concourse. 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. | + | Union Station is a major Amtrak hub in the West Coast. It is served by [[Served by::Pacific Surfliner]], [[Served by::Coast Starlight]], [[Served by::Sunset Limited]], [[Served by::Southwest Chief]] trains and Amtrak Thruway buses. Ticket counter and baggage checking service for long distance trains are available at the west concourse. 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. | There's a separate check in counter for long distance train riders. | ||
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=Metro Rail= | =Metro Rail= | ||
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| − | [[Los Angeles Metro Rail|Metro Rail]] {{MTAlines|red|note=y}} {{MTAlines|purple|note=y}} {{MTAlines| | + | [[Los Angeles Metro Rail|Metro Rail]] {{MTAlines|red|note=y}} {{MTAlines|purple|note=y}} {{MTAlines|a|note=y}} lines serve Union Station. |
| − | === | + | ===B and D lines=== |
| − | {{MTAlines|red|y}} and {{MTAlines|purple|y}} stop at the underground platforms located below Metrolink and Amtrak tracks. | + | {{MTAlines|red|y}} and {{MTAlines|purple|y}} stop at the underground platforms located below Metrolink and Amtrak tracks. B/D lines have a separate entrance from the main building and the Gateway Plaza on the east side of the station. Transferring passengers from the A 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. |
| − | [[Los Angeles Metro ticket machine|Ticket machines]] are available at the | + | [[Los Angeles Metro ticket machine|Ticket machines]] are available at the B/D Line station concourse. First time riders must purchase a reusable [[TAP]] card with a fare from the machine before boarding. All riders must pass through the turnstile with a valid TAP card or [[TAP-enabled ticket/transfer]] and keep the card or ticket for the duration of the ride. |
Both lines share a center platform at the station. Overhead LCD displays show which train departs next. | Both lines share a center platform at the station. Overhead LCD displays show which train departs next. | ||
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| dir1='''Westbound''' {{MTAlines|red|note=y}} to North Hollywood<br> {{MTAlines|purple|note=y}} to Wilshire/Western | | dir1='''Westbound''' {{MTAlines|red|note=y}} to North Hollywood<br> {{MTAlines|purple|note=y}} to Wilshire/Western | ||
| next1={{stn|Civic Center/Grand Park}} | | next1={{stn|Civic Center/Grand Park}} | ||
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| − | {{MTAlines| | + | {{MTAlines|a|y}} trains to Azusa and Long Beach stop on Track 1 and 2 (accessible through the main pedestrian tunnel). [[Los Angeles Metro ticket machine|Ticket machines]] are available at the platform entrance. First time riders must purchase a reusable [[TAP]] card with a fare from the machine before boarding. All riders must "tap" the TAP card or [[TAP-enabled ticket/transfer]] at a validator when entering platforms and keep the card or ticket for the duration of the ride. |
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| − | + | | dir1='''Southbound''' {{MTAlines|a}} to Long Beach | |
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| next1={{stn|Little Tokyo/Arts District}} | | next1={{stn|Little Tokyo/Arts District}} | ||
| − | + | | dir2='''Westbound''' {{MTAlines|a|note=y}} to APU/Citrus College | |
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| next2={{stn|Chinatown}} | | next2={{stn|Chinatown}} | ||
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=Bus= | =Bus= | ||
| − | LAUS is served by many bus routes. Buses stop at various locations at or near the station. | + | LAUS is served by many bus routes. Buses stop at various locations at or near the station. [[Patsaouras Transit Plaza]] is the main off-street bus transit center located on the east side of the station. |
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| − | + | ==On streets around the station== | |
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| − | + | ==Patsaouras Transit Plaza off Vignes Street== | |
| − | {{ | + | East side of Union Station. |
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| − | == | + | ==Patsaouras Transit Plaza stops on [[El Monte Busway]]== |
| − | + | [[File:Launion busway.jpg|400px|right]] | |
| − | + | Connected to the Union Station on the east side via pedestrian overpass. From the Union Station building, walk east to Patsaouras Transit Plaza, exit the building, and proceed south to stairs and elevators connecting to busway platform. | |
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[[Category:Metrolink stations]] | [[Category:Metrolink stations]] | ||
[[Category:Amtrak stations]] | [[Category:Amtrak stations]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:25, 19 June 2023
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. This station has two main portals and concourses: the west portal at historic building by Alameda Street and east portal at Patsaouras Transit Plaza by Vignes Street.
Points of interest
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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 are available at the east and west station concourse outside of the pedestrian tunnel. Purchase ticket from ticket machines or with Metrolink mobile app 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 in the waiting room/seating area shows the upcoming train departures and boarding locations.
Metrolink schedule finder
| Metrolink lines at Los Angeles Union Station | ||||
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| Adjacent stop | Adjacent stop | |||
| Glendale North to Lancaster and Ventura
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◀ | Antelope Valley Line | ▶ | Terminus
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| ◀ | Ventura County Line | ▶ | ||
Terminus
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◀ | San Bernardino Line | ▶ | Cal State LA East to San Bernardino
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| ◀ | Riverside Line | ▶ | Montebello/Commerce East to Riverside
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| ◀ | 91/Perris Valley Line | ▶ | Commerce South to Riverside and Oceanside
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| ◀ | Orange County Line | ▶ | ||
Union Station is a major Amtrak hub in the West Coast. It is served by Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight, Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief trains and Amtrak Thruway buses. Ticket counter and baggage checking service for long distance trains are available at the west concourse. 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]
| Amtrak lines at Los Angeles Union Station | ||||
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| Adjacent stop | Adjacent stop | |||
| Glendale North to San Luis Obispo
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◀ | Pacific Surfliner | ▶ | Fullerton South to San Diego
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| Van Nuys North to Seattle
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◀ | Coast Starlight | ▶ | Terminus
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Terminus
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◀ | Southwest Chief | ▶ | Fullerton East to Chicago
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| ◀ | Sunset Limited | ▶ | Pomona East to New Orleans
| |
Metro Rail B D A lines serve Union Station.
B and D lines
B Line and D Line stop at the underground platforms located below Metrolink and Amtrak tracks. B/D lines have a separate entrance from the main building and the Gateway Plaza on the east side of the station. Transferring passengers from the A 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.
Ticket machines are available at the B/D Line station concourse. First time riders must purchase a reusable TAP card with a fare from the machine before boarding. All riders must pass through the turnstile with a valid TAP card or TAP-enabled ticket/transfer and keep the card or ticket for the duration of the ride.
Both lines share a center platform at the station. Overhead LCD displays show which train departs next.
| Westbound B to North Hollywood D to Wilshire/Western | |
| ⇓ Next Station: Civic Center/Grand Park | |
| Real time departures: | |
A Line
A Line trains to Azusa and Long Beach stop on Track 1 and 2 (accessible through the main pedestrian tunnel). Ticket machines are available at the platform entrance. First time riders must purchase a reusable TAP card with a fare from the machine before boarding. All riders must "tap" the TAP card or TAP-enabled ticket/transfer at a validator when entering platforms and keep the card or ticket for the duration of the ride.
| Southbound A to Long Beach | Westbound A to APU/Citrus College |
| ⇓ Next Station: Little Tokyo/Arts District | ⇑ Next Station: Chinatown |
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LAUS is served by many bus routes. Buses stop at various locations at or near the station. Patsaouras Transit Plaza is the main off-street bus transit center located on the east side of the station.
On streets around the station
Amtrak Thruway (California)
San Joaquins connection
Big Blue Bus
Freeway Express: Santa Monica - Union Station
Flixbus
Service to San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson. Main stop is at 501-503 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, across from LAUS. Current bus status
LADOT Transit
Chinatown - Financial District
Chinatown - Lincoln Heights - LA County/USC Medical Center
Los Angeles Metro
Baseball service: Union Station and Harbor Gateway TC - Dodger Stadium
Century City - Downtown LA via Olympic
Downtown LA - El Monte via Cesar Chavez & Garvey
El Monte - Downtown LA via Valley
South Arcadia - LA via Las Tunas Dr.
Downtown LA - Burbank Station via Griffith Pk & Riverside Dr
Montebello - Monterey Park via 1st, Little Tokyo, Garvey
Torrance Transit
Express: Hawthorne & PCH - Del Amo - Downtown Torrance - Downtown LA
Patsaouras Transit Plaza off Vignes Street
East side of Union Station.
AVTA
Lancaster - Downtown LA
City of Commerce Transit
Downtown LA - Citadel Outlets Express
Foothill Transit
Montclair Station - Downtown LA
Greyhound
Service to Bay Area, Sacramento, Yuma, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis. Ticket sales is available at this location. Current bus status
LADOT Transit
Union Station - South Park
Union Station - Bunker Hill
Westwood - Downtown LA via Palms
Redondo Beach - Downtown LA via Manhattan Beach, El Segundo
Downtown LA - El Segundo
Union Station - Westwood
LAX FlyAway
Union Station (Patsaouras Transit Plaza) - LAX
Los Angeles Metro
Century City - Downtown LA via Olympic
LA Union Station - Santa Monica via Venice Blvd.
Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Redondo Beach TC via M.L. King, Crenshaw, Hawthorne
Santa Clarita Transit
Downtown LA - Santa Clarita via Burbank
USC Transit
University Park Campus - Health Sciences Campus via Union Station
Patsaouras Transit Plaza stops on El Monte Busway
Connected to the Union Station on the east side via pedestrian overpass. From the Union Station building, walk east to Patsaouras Transit Plaza, exit the building, and proceed south to stairs and elevators connecting to busway platform.
Foothill Transit
Montclair Station - Downtown LA
Grand Ave. Park & Ride - Covina Transit Center - Downtown LA
Rowland Heights – Puente Hills Mall - Downtown LA
Industry Park & Ride - Downtown Los Angeles
City of Industry - West Covina - Downtown LA
Via Verde Park & Ride - Downtown LA
Los Angeles Metro
El Monte - Downtown LA via Sierra Madre, San Gabriel
Temple City - Downtown LA
El Monte Station - Downtown LA - Harbor Gateway TC - San Pedro
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.
