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Union Station
The Los Angeles Union passenger terminal, also known as the Los Angeles Union Station or simply Union Station, is one of the most notable landmarks in Los Angeles. This station is located right across Olvera Street, where Los Angeles was originally founded in the 18th century. Officially opened to the public in May 1939, the station served as the convergence place for trains coming from the passenger terminals of Atchison Topeka, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads. As a major hub for commuters going to different areas at that time, the union station had always been known as a busy station form the time it open its doors to the public.
At present, Union Station serves as a major commuter’s hub, with its intercity Amtrak service, subway Metrorail, Commuter Metrolink, local transit buss lines and the downtown DASH shuttles. For the convenience of commuters, a “direct fly away bus service” is offered to ferry passengers from Union Station directly to the Los Angeles International Airport. These blue buses depart every 30 minutes from the station to the airport.
Known as the last train station of its kind when it was built in 1939, the exterior design of Union Station depicts the changing atmosphere of that era. The exterior design of the station is a curious blend of Spanish, Moorish and modern architecture. The façade of the station is a reminiscent of Spanish and Moorish culture. The many renovations and additions to the station in the past several years account for the ever-changing face of the station. The inside of the station is again a curious blend of the old and the new. The enclosed garden patios on the waiting room are part of the old design of the station.
- Address: 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Hours: Open 24 hours a day
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