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Union Station

Historic station·Downtown LA

A Mission Revival railway palace

About Union Station

Union Station is a landmark of Spanish Mission and Art Deco design opposite Olvera Street. Amtrak, Metrolink and Metro trains stop here, and the LAX FlyAway bus runs from here to the airport.

Why it's on our list

  • Historic waiting room
  • Amtrak and Metro
  • FlyAway to LAX

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Union Station before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Union Station are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Walt Disney Concert Hall0.9 miWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Griffith Observatory5.7 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 23 min
  3. TCL Chinese Theatre6.9 miCycle 44 minCar or taxi 27 min
  4. Hollywood Bowl7.0 miCycle 45 minCar or taxi 28 min
  5. The Grove7.2 miCar or taxi 28 min
  6. LACMA7.2 miCar or taxi 28 min
  7. Rodeo Drive9.6 miCar or taxi 36 min
  8. Getty Center14 miCar or taxi 50 min
  9. Venice Beach Boardwalk15 miCar or taxi 52 min
  10. Santa Monica Pier15 miCar or taxi 54 min

Location

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