Los Angeles Union Station is a major train station serving the city of Los Angeles. The station opened in 1939 and remains an important transportation hub almost 90 years after its construction. Due to its history and famous design, Union Station is recognised as the last of the great railway stations.

Union station is the busiest train station in the western United States serving as the bugging and end of many of Amtrak’s long-distance services. The station is the fifth busiest on Amtrak’s vast network and the thirteenth busiest station overall across North America.

The main terminal building features a design that blends elements of the Art deco, Mission Revival and Streamline Modern architectural styles. The exterior of the building is church-like in appearance with large clicker tower overlooking gardens and palm trees that give the station a great sense of place. The interiors are just as grand with high-ceilinged waiting rooms decorated in terracotta and marble that are highlighted by amble natural light. The station is one of downtown Los Angeles most impressive structures and is worth a visit even if you’re not there to take a train.

Union Station is well connected to Amtrak’s national network serving as a terminus for the Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle. The Pacific Surfliner which runs from Glendale to San Diego also passes through the station. Once arriving at Union Station, travellers can change to either the Metrolink or Metro Rail to continue their journey across either Southern California or Los Angeles.

Due to its location the station regularly features in Hollywood films as a filming location with Blade Runner, The Italian Job and To Live and Die in LA and many others all featuring the famous train station.