Difference between revisions of "Los Angeles Union Station"
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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. | + | 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 for stops}} | {{Points of interest for stops}} | ||
=Metrolink= | =Metrolink= | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Unionstnsign.jpg|300px|right]] |
| − | 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 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 ( {{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 and 10-ride ticket validators are available at the east and west station concourse outside of the pedestrian tunnel. 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 | + | 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 schedule finder=== | ||
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{{stn nav | {{stn nav | ||
| − | |line={{Metrolinklines| | + | |lrspan=3 |
| − | + | |line={{Metrolinklines|91|y}}<br>{{Metrolinklines|Orange County|y}} | |
| − | |lstop note='' | + | |lstop note=''Terminus'' |
| − | |nstop note='' | + | |nstop=Commerce Station |
| − | |2 line={{Metrolinklines| | + | |nstop note=''South to Riverside and Oceanside'' |
| + | |2 line={{Metrolinklines|Riverside|y}} | ||
|2 lstop note=''Terminus'' | |2 lstop note=''Terminus'' | ||
| − | |2 nstop=Commerce Station | + | |2 nstop=Montebello/Commerce Station |
| − | |2 nstop note='' | + | |2 nstop note=''East to Riverside'' |
| − | |3 line={{Metrolinklines| | + | |3 line={{Metrolinklines|San Bernardino|y}} |
|3 lstop note=''Terminus'' | |3 lstop note=''Terminus'' | ||
| − | |3 nstop= | + | |3 nstop=Cal State LA Station |
| − | |3 nstop note='' | + | |3 nstop note=''East to San Bernardino'' |
| − | |4 line={{Metrolinklines| | + | |4 line={{Metrolinklines|Antelope Valley|y}}<br>{{Metrolinklines|Ventura|y}} |
| − | |4 lstop note='' | + | |4 lstop=Glendale Station |
| − | + | |4 lstop note=''North to Lancaster and Ventura'' | |
| − | |4 nstop note='' | + | |4 nstop note=''Terminus'' |
}} | }} | ||
=Amtrak= | =Amtrak= | ||
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[[File:Laustunnel2.jpg|300px|right]] | [[File:Laustunnel2.jpg|300px|right]] | ||
| − | 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. 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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|line=Pacific Surfliner | |line=Pacific Surfliner | ||
|lstop=Glendale Station | |lstop=Glendale Station | ||
| − | |lstop note='' | + | |lstop note=''North to San Luis Obispo'' |
|nstop=Fullerton Station | |nstop=Fullerton Station | ||
| − | |nstop note='' | + | |nstop note=''South to San Diego'' |
|2 line=Coast Starlight | |2 line=Coast Starlight | ||
|2 lstop=Van Nuys Station (Rail) | |2 lstop=Van Nuys Station (Rail) | ||
| − | |2 lstop note='' | + | |2 lstop note=''North to Seattle'' |
|2 nstop note=''Terminus'' | |2 nstop note=''Terminus'' | ||
|3 line=Sunset Limited | |3 line=Sunset Limited | ||
|3 lstop note=''Terminus'' | |3 lstop note=''Terminus'' | ||
|3 nstop=Downtown Pomona Station | |3 nstop=Downtown Pomona Station | ||
| − | |3 nstop note='' | + | |3 nstop note=''East to New Orleans'' |
|4 line=Southwest Chief | |4 line=Southwest Chief | ||
|4 lstop note=''Terminus'' | |4 lstop note=''Terminus'' | ||
|4 nstop=Fullerton Station | |4 nstop=Fullerton Station | ||
| − | |4 nstop note='' | + | |4 nstop note=''East to Chicago'' |
}} | }} | ||
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===Red & purple lines=== | ===Red & purple lines=== | ||
| − | {{MTAlines|red|y}} and {{MTAlines|purple|y}} stop at the underground platforms located below Metrolink and Amtrak tracks. Red and Purple lines have a separate entrance | + | {{MTAlines|red|y}} and {{MTAlines|purple|y}} stop at the underground platforms located below Metrolink and Amtrak tracks. Red and Purple lines have a separate entrance 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. |
| − | + | [[Los Angeles Metro ticket machine|Ticket machines]] are available at the Red/Purple 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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===Gold Line=== | ===Gold Line=== | ||
| − | {{MTAlines|gold|y}} trains to Pasadena and East Los Angeles stop on Track 1 and 2 (accessible through the main pedestrian tunnel). | + | {{MTAlines|gold|y}} trains to Pasadena and East Los Angeles 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. |
{{LACMTArailtimes | {{LACMTArailtimes | ||
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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. | ||
| − | : [http:// | + | : [http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/131999_unionstaarea_final.pdf Station area connections] | [http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/11_11-1529_UnionStn_BusServ.pdf Map of buses serving the station] |
===On streets outside the station=== | ===On streets outside the station=== | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 24 November 2014
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
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 at the east and west station concourse outside of the pedestrian tunnel. 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 in the waiting room/seating area shows the upcoming train departures and boarding locations.
Metrolink schedule finder
| Terminus | ◀ | 91/Perris Valley Line Orange County Line |
▶ | Commerce Station South to Riverside and Oceanside |
| ◀ | Riverside Line | ▶ | Montebello/Commerce Station East to Riverside | |
| ◀ | San Bernardino Line | ▶ | Cal State LA Station East to San Bernardino | |
| Glendale Station North to Lancaster and Ventura |
◀ | Antelope Valley Line Ventura County Line |
▶ | Terminus |
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]
| Glendale Station North to San Luis Obispo |
◀ | Pacific Surfliner | ▶ | Fullerton Station South to San Diego |
| Van Nuys Station (Rail) North to Seattle |
◀ | Coast Starlight | ▶ | Terminus |
| Terminus | ◀ | Sunset Limited | ▶ | Downtown Pomona Station East to New Orleans |
| Terminus | ◀ | Southwest Chief | ▶ | Fullerton Station East to Chicago |
Metro Rail B D L lines serve Union Station.
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 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.
Ticket machines are available at the Red/Purple 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 | |
| Real time departures: | |
| ⇓ Next Station: Civic Center/Grand Park | |
Gold Line
L Line trains to Pasadena and East Los Angeles 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.
| Eastbound L to Atlantic | Westbound L to Sierra Madre Villa |
| Real time departures: | |
| ⇓ Next Station: Little Tokyo/Arts District | ⇑ Next Station: Chinatown |
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
Arcadia Street ( El Monte Busway ) south of the station building
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.
