The Los Angeles Amtrak Station is inside Union Station at 800 North Alameda Street. Built in 1939, it is one of the more popular US train stations and there are connections to coastal California and cross-country Amtrak trains, light rail, commuter trains and a variety of other forms of transportation. Learn more about the station below.

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Station Amenities

View all station amenities, including:

• Restrooms
• Bag storage
• Rental cars
• Beautiful architecture
• Checked baggage service
• Daily and overnight parking (fee)

Amtrak Routes

• Coast Starlight
• Pacific Surfliner
• Sunset Limited
• Southwest Chief
• Texas Eagle

Things to Know

• There are several places to get food inside the station.
• You can rent a bike near the station via Metro Bike Share.
• Metro trains on the gold, purple and red line connect with Union Station in addition to Metrolink commuter trains.
• Other transit options at the station include the Megabus, Greyhound buses and FlyAway shuttles to and from LAX Airport.
• Events take place at the station and there are walking tours if you want to learn about the building.
• Learn about downtown L.A. with the Los Angeles Beginnings Walking Tour that departs from Union Station.

Nearby Hotels

View the list of hotels near the L.A. Union Station if you’re looking for a convenient place to stay. Hotels in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica are also popular with tourists.

Nearby Attractions

Even though L.A. is a car-centric city, there are a surprising amount of attractions in walking distance of Union Station. Choose from the following destinations or connect with a Metro or regional train to see more L.A. landmarks, including downtown Hollywood via the Metro red line.

• Museum of Social Justice (3-minute walk)
• Olvera Street & Market (3-minute walk)
• Avila Adobe (4-minute walk)
• Chinese American Museum (4-minute walk)
• Pico House (4-minute walk)
• Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (5-minute walk)
• Chinatown (8-minute walk)
• Velveteria: The Museum of Velvet Art (8-minute walk)
• Grand Park (12-minute walk)
• Japanese American National Museum (14-minute walk)
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (15-minute walk)

More Information

• Los Angeles Union Station Reviews
• Best Amtrak day trips from L.A.
• 15 great train trips from Los Angeles
• Los Angeles to San Francisco by train

Last updated May 2023