Union Station Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Union Station in Los Angeles. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

• Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

• Gourmet Downtown LA Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours

• City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

• Los Angeles Private Full-Day Tour

While it’s free to visit Union Station, many travelers opt to visit the landmark building as part of a guided tour of Los Angeles, and it’s a popular starting point for tours. Group walking tours of Los Angeles start at US$55 per person, and bike tours start at US$72.

Claiming the title of the largest railway terminal in the Western United States, Union Station is not only one of Los Angeles’ principal transport hubs, it’s also an architectural landmark. Nicknamed “the last of the great train stations,” it’s known for its mix of Spanish colonial and art deco–style.

With Amtrak, Metrolink, and Metro Rail lines, Union Station connects downtown Los Angeles to destinations all around Los Angeles, Southern California, and the rest of the US. As the city’s main transport hub, it’s also the departure point for Greyhound buses, LAX airport shuttles, and several municipal bus lines.

Yes, Union Station is accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and people with limited mobility. There are elevators, accessible restrooms, and barrier-free access throughout. Almost all Amtrak and Metrolink trains, Metro buses, and FlyAway airport shuttles are wheelchair accessible, but it’s important to check your specific route at the time of booking.

No, but there are two paid parking lots at Union Station. Head to the Union Station East parking garage for short-stay and long-term parking, or to the Union Station West parking garage for day parking only (overnight parking is not permitted, though). Electric vehicle charging stations and bike parking are also available.