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Union Station

800 N Alameda St, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Central L.A)
800-872-7245
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Ranked #41 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Scenic Railroads, Public Transportation Systems
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: First Los Angeles train depot.
Useful Information: Wheelchair access
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Glendale, California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Historical location, beautiful interior. Great to walk around if you are not picking someone up or leaving town yourself. Easy station for leaving town.

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Culver City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The architecture in amazing and the people watching is great! Nice place to sit for a while and watch all the comings and goings!

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Bellflower, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Union Station is a beautiful location, worth a visit even if you aren't using it for travel plans. In addition to being a busy transportation hub, it has hosted weddings and other events, including vintage photo shoots.

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Los Angeles, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm What can I say about a train station using 100 characters. It is a great place to people watch and to wait for a train believe it or not. If your looking to catch a train, I would definitely recommend the Union Station :0\

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NewcastleAus
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39 reviews 39 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Union Station is a fabulous example of an Art Deco building which has been perfectly maintained. Hardly anything has been changed so entering the building is like stepping back in time. It connects to the modern subways and was a joy to visit.

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Santa Barbara, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I took dozens of photos of the wonderful architectural details (seriously, I was taking photos of the marble floor). Lovely building, full of life. Humanity hums through this place while it stands with regal history. A great sight to see.

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Los Angeles, California
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75 reviews 75 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is a must see for Art Deco fans. The interior waiting room area is like a walk back into the 1930's. This is the only Amtrak station in Los Angeles. There are connections to all of the local subway lines. On the minus side --- a lot of degenerate types hang out here. Hold on to your belongings. The... More

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Cairns, Australia
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69 reviews 69 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

Our train from San Diego terminated at Union Station. While large it was well signposted and easy to navigate. Our luggage was delivered quickly and the staff were friendly and helpful. There is an information desk there with maps and assistance. Toilets were clean and there were plenty of food outlets. Check out the leather seats in the waiting areas.

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Carefree
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136 reviews 136 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
193 helpful votes 193 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Traveling on a recent Amtrak excursion through NM to LA up the coast to Seattle and back, we had a long layover in LA @ historic Union Station. I remembered it as a child when my parents would travel with us throughout the U.S. on the train. What a shock to see it 60 years later! I couldn't believe how... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

I've been to Union Station twice traveling by Amtrak. Although there is some historical significance to the area, the station itself smells like urine. I'm sincerely not kidding. The elevators, the chairs in the center of the station. I'm not entirely sure how it came to smell like this...if you do get stuck at Union Station for more than an... More

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