Union Station
LA's grand 1939 rail terminal, a landmark of Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
One of America's last great railway stations — soaring beamed ceilings, tiled floors, leather chairs, and shaded courtyards, free to walk through and quietly gorgeous.
Our read - 02
It's a 20-minute architectural detour, not a destination in itself, best paired with Olvera Street directly across the road.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, Union Station still earns its price.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Union Station earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Union Station works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Union Station works.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, Union Station is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- Daytime for the light through the windows; it's a transit hub so always open.
- Allow
- 20-40 minutes
- Accessibility
- Fully wheelchair accessible as a working station.
- Getting there
- It is the central Metro and rail hub — arrive by train or any Metro line.