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LA Union Station and Amtrak

Railway station·Downtown LA

Trains along the coast

About LA Union Station and Amtrak

LA Union Station is the hub for Amtrak, Metrolink and Metro. Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner runs along the coast north to Santa Barbara and south to San Diego.

Why it's on our list

  • Pacific Surfliner
  • Metro and Metrolink
  • FlyAway to LAX

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

What’s nearby

Distances from LA Union Station and Amtrak 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

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