Was in the area and my friend and I decided to make this our first stop on our evening of adventure! I'd ridden Angel's Flight Railway many years ago, so it was really special getting to experience it again and make new memories. Such a fun and unique experience! Even though the ride is short, it's packed with history and offers amazing views. The railway is charming, well maintained, and makes for a great photo opportunity. The staff were friendly, the tickets were inexpensive at $1.50 each way, and it's the perfect little stop while exploring DTLA. Definitely worth checking out at least once--especially if you appreciate historic landmarks and classic LA attractions. read more

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Celebrating 125 Years!! Angels Flight, a 298 foot funicular / inclined plane, originally opened on December 31, 1901. It connects Hill Street with California and features two vintage cars, Sinai and Olivet. It is open from 6:45am-10pm every day! This was so fun I rode both cars - up, down and up again! $1.50 each way... such a deal! The ride itself takes less than a minute and besides a little shimmy and shake when the cars pass each other, it is a straight shot. You can pay with your metro card, debit/credit card or cash. It's a fairly streamlined process & you pay at the top. The gates for the funicular are automatic at the top and bottom of the hill & only the top is staffed by an employee. If you want to save $1.50, you can always walk up the nearly 300 stairs to the left of the funicular & get your steps in! Peace. read more

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My friend and i are dumb. We were at the bottom of angels flight but we couldnt find out how to pay to go up so we walked the steps on the left side. Surprisingly i was able to make it all the way up. I did almost die about 80% of the way up. The guy cleaning the steps was laughing. Still havent figured out how to use the trolley though. My friend said we could save money by tapping a card somewhere but i didnt see where to tap. So she just decided we should get exercise. read more

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Wanna climb up 294 stairs or take a trip on this historic Los Angeles funicular? While exploring downtown LA with my friend Te-See B. we decided to have a little fun and take a ride. This historic landmark and railway was established in 1901 and has carried a lot of people up and down Bunker Hill through the years. It takes less than a minute to reach the top and is the shortest railway in length. It operates seven days a week from 6:45am - 10:00pm. The great thing about riding this railway is it costs a mere $1.50 each way. This railway has been featured in many TV shows, commercials and movies. One you will recall is "La La Land". If you find yourself in this area of town, step onto this unique little railway for a ride and experience some Los Angeles History read more

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My family of 4 had a chance to ride the cable car recently and we only rode it up and decided to take the stairs down. It is $1.50 one way per person for maybe 1 minute very shaky ride. From the bottom, you get in the cable car and pay the attendant at the top where you're dropped off at, very straight forward. Glad we did it to experience it but the ride wasn't enjoyable for us. I will say the view on top is great and it's a nice hangout area. read more

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Jen and I did a walking tour of DTLA and after enjoying a meal at the Grand Central Market and checking out the Bradbury Building, we stumbled onto the Angels Flight Railway. I hesitated when Jen asked if we could ride it, but then my Carpe Diem kicked in and we enjoyed the quick novelty ride. With so many wonderful small niche adventures disappearing, do yourself a favor and try this at least once. I'm glad we did. read more

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What a fun little tourist thing to do in downtown LA. I've lived here for years and it wasn't operating for awhile but now it's up and running. You wait in line and then get on. It'll let you know when it's ready to go. Short ride but totally fun and unique. $1.50 1 way, you can't beat it. Have card or exact change. Totally worth a ride once! read more

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After finishing up dinner at Grand Central Market last Saturday, we walked right across the street to the iconic Angels Flight Railway. This historic landmark has been around since 1901 and holds the title for the world's shortest railway. It runs between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill, and they open seven days a week from 6:45 AM to 10:00 PM. The fare is super cheap at just $1.50 each way, and they do accept credit cards. If you want a cool keepsake, you can get a souvenir round-trip ticket for $3.00 to take a little piece of history home with you. This wasn't our first time riding it, but it is always a fun experience. The tram ride itself is incredibly short; it lasts only about one minute. We rode it up to the top and managed to grab seats right in the front, which gave us a really nice view of the city lights at night. As a true Los Angeles icon, it's also pretty cool to remember that this little railway has been featured in tons of movies, including La La Land. It's a quick, cheap, and classic DTLA stop that is always worth doing at least once. read more

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A funicular in downtown Los Angeles? And it's only a dollar to ride? Yes please! This charming and beautiful attraction is worth a trip. Right across the street from Grand Central market you'll find this adorable angels flight funicular. Grab the family and take a ride to the top or a round-trip. Highly recommend! read more

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Angels Flight Railway is a historic 298 funicular railway of transportation and operating since 1901. It's located in DTLA and has two cars named Sinai and Olivet. The price to take the railway up to Bunkerhill top and the fair is $1.50 one way. It's a good way to skip the bloody steep stairs. I remember the first day it was built to help people get over the steep hill. Seeing it again after 124 yrs was truly amazing and the colors are brighter and bolder than the last time I remembered. Overall, this little AFR is a must visit for tourist. I recommend it. read more

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Opening in 1901, it also opened the same year as the legs of the moms of Walt Disney, Clark Gable, Frank Zamboni, and Stella Adler, who were all born the same year, Running 1901-1969, the world's shortest railway (298-315 ft) was initially a necessity for the affluent Victorian homeowners. It was officially named "Angel's Flight" with a sign in 1912, possibly foreshadowing the two deaths to come. One death was when sailor John Gaddy, in 1943, tried walking up the track and was hit and killed by a car on its way down. So, stay of the tracks, kids. Even when the inevitable John Gaddy Tik Tok Challenge appears. LA faced redevelopment in the 1960s, and the operation was dismantled in 1969, a few months before I was born. Maybe I am the reincarnation of Angel's Flight? That would at least explain the track marks on my arm. Angel's Flight reopened in 1996 in this new location, for sake of history, though marketed as a tourist novelty, offering 50 cent rides. He was busy working on his demo tape, so they offered EVERYONE rides. The two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, retain their vintage, early 20th-century Beaux-Arts style, featuring their iconic orange and black paint and polished wooden interiors, creating a contrast of "old LA" against the modern skyscrapers. Angels Flight was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 2000. A gear train disconnected from the service brake and one of the cars (Sinei) fell backwards, crashing into the other car, killing a man in 2001. It reopened in 2010, following rigorous demands from safety agencies, primarily adding a secondary safety cable, balancing load, and a track brake mounted on each car (both missing in the 1996 redesign). They also added a "Do Not Walk on the Tracks, John" sign. Following a derailment, service was suspended again in 2013. Allegedly the brake system was intentionally bypassed with someone with a tree branch. So, if you see Pinocchio board, I'd get off. No lie. By 2015, the director of Disney Hall argued the railway was an important "economic link", so Mayor Garcetti pushed for a full-scale modernization that ensured the railway met the highest accepted industry safety standards. Until next time. In reopened in 2017. By the 2025, the price was $1.50. Thanks, Obama. My recommendation for a great, cheap LA experience. Park near the top of Angel's Flight (Grand between 3rd and 4th) , walk down the adjacent stairwell for views (or photo/video) of the car (with or without your friends or family aboard) to the Grand Central Market for lunch, ride Angel's Flight back up, and then use your free tickets to the Broad Museum a block away. (See separate reviews) Angel's Flight also been in many movies, books, and TV shows, like La La Land, the Saint, Bosch, and the Perry Mason remake. Hopefully it will not appear in Forensic Files. read more

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Angels Flight Railway is one of those perfectly quirky Los Angeles experiences that feels both nostalgic and completely unique. Riding it honestly feels like stepping into another era, especially knowing how much history is packed into such a short trip. It's charming, a little old fashioned, and very cool to see still operating in the middle of downtown. The fare is only three dollars round trip, or half that if you use a Metro TAP card, which feels like a small reward for being practical. More importantly, it saves you from tackling a long, steep staircase up the hill, which alone makes the ride feel like a smart life choice. read more

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The Angel Flight Railway is a short little ride for a dollar each way to save you a walk up or down a hill. The tram is a cute angled vehicle with stairs inside, so you still need to be entirely ambulatory to get yourself on and off the ride. You may pay at the top. It is cheaper (50 cents vs $1) with a TAP card (LA Metro Transit Access Pass), but is programed to accept only one tap per TAP card. The last car heads up at 10pm. read more

Angels Flight is such a cool experience in L.A history. The ride is super short, literally about a minute, and I learned it's actually the shortest railway in the world! The carts are comfortable and it's crazy to think this thing has been around since 1901. It's only $1.50 each way, and you can pay by card . The lady selling the tickets was so friendly, told me to keep my tickets as a souvenir. It connects Hill Street and Grand Avenue, right across from Grand Central Market, so it's easy to stop by before or after food. I got some really nice photos from the top, even though it was cloudy, there's still a great view of downtown. And a big plus that is clean and feels safe specially cause downtown area can feel unsafe sometimes. but Definitely worth the stop. read more

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What's not to love It's cheap, it's fast, it's nostalgic! Runs regularly and is right across from grand central market and you can take it up to the museums like the Broad on the next street over it saves you about 100 stairway steps. read more

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Stop by for a fun (short) ride and enjoy part of LA's history. You can board across the street from Grand Central Market (Hill street). At the top of the hill, you can then walk around to see the Broad Museum, MOCA, and Walt Disney Concert Hall which are all located at the top of the hill, on Grand which is a quick (10 minute) walk. It's been in a lot of films, but more recently in La La Land, which is so fun! Fare is $1.50 and I am not sure if it will change, but best to bring some cash! read more

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I can't believe I have never been on the shortest railway until now! 118 years old!!! WOW! It first opened to the public in 1901...For $1.50 you can take a quick ride up or down the hill. We were at The Grand Central Market across the street when my good friend Renee was in town and suggested we take a ride! I have seen it on TV and movies but didn't really know it was open to the public! DUH! I loved every minute of this adventure! It is a tiny train with wooden seats. Very nostalgic! *A MUST if you are in DTLA by Grand Central Market! read more

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I saw several videos on social media recommending that I go to Angels Flight Railway if I ever visited downtown Los Angeles. Well, I was in DTLA for my birthday and I stayed at the Omni Los Angeles. All guests at the hotel are given complimentary tickets to Angels Flight Railway which happens to be adjacent to the hotel via the third floor. Angels Flight is a historic, 298-foot funicular railway in Downtown Los Angeles, often called the "world's shortest railway". Operating since 1901 with two cars--Sinai and Olivet--it connects Hill Street and Grand Avenue, providing a steep, one-minute ride between the Metro station and Bunker Hill. If you're ever in DTLA, I recommend you ride this 1 minute railway. It's only $1.50. read more

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Flight to the top and/or back to ground level, Angels Flight aka Angels Flight Railway is nearly a century + a quarter of century old experience service up Los Angeles in Downtown since 1901 in all the best ways. "The best way to travel 298 feet in DTLA!" - Megan R. "Angel's Flight is a funicular railway, meaning its cable-driven connecting to places on an incline. It may look a little intimidating but it's just good, clean fun! It's a short trek, just under 300 feet and a minute but it also costs just $2 for a roundtrip or $1 one way." - Sarah S. "A ride on Angels Flight Railway should be experienced by every Angeleno at least once." - Isobel L. And I couldn't agree with these Yelpers, Elites and All-Star Elite even more! Located near the intersection northeast side of 4th & Hill Street directly on Hill you can ride this iconic attraction daily as early as 6:45 am until as late as 10 at night. The fare is now $1.50 each way in 2025, and for $3.00 you can also nab a cool physical round-trip souvenir printed ticket to keep #makememories #LAkeepsakes Being an L.A. native I used my TAP (LA Metro card) today (only $0.75 one way) as I've collected a few in the past from my days as an elementary school kid and middle schooler on field trips for the LA Unified School District as well as trips with my parents, grandparents, siblings and aunts (can't remember the uncles ever wanting to do this with us lol), not to mention trips with friends as an adult and special people in my heart including some no longer on this plane existence #AngelsOfMine Q Tip for TAP cardholders, you must load Stored Value to ride. From there you can enjoy some iconic views, sights and delights on top or explore Pershing Square, Grand Central Market and many wonders of DTLA. Angels Flight runs about every five minutes or so and won't take off until all seats are filled and all passengers are seated. The employees who make everything run smoothly are great. I typically recommend taking the train over as the Metro B - Red Line has a stop for Pershing Square Station a few feet away on 4th/Hill via it's East Exit/Entrance. You can also find parking for Grand Central Market and neighboring places very close by for a fixed price, availability may vary - more so on weekends. Whether a native, awesome transplant, passer through, frequent visitor or tourist/vacationer, this is one historical landmark any and all would recommend. read more

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The Angels Flight stairway is a neat little piece of history and a good shortcut up the big hill between Hill Street and Olive in downtown LA. Previously it was just a novelty to me however recent I was able to use it to get to the food hall on Hill. I definitely understand why they built it as there is no easy way up or down otherwise. Each way it is $1.50 so it's a good way to take a fun little side trip if you need to. And with a Metro pass its half price at $0.75. The trolleys themselves have that old timey feel you don't see around too much these days. Worth a ride if you have the time or need. Five stars. read more

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Not a food spot. But a nice throwback to the past. Best way to get from the hill top near the Omni Hotel and Music Center area down to the Grand Markets where the local DTLA grab and go food scene reside For a nostalgic fun and quick ride this of course is a must do. Btw if you use your TAP card it's only .75 cents read more

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We read about ANGELS FLIGHT in Michael Connelly books & saw it in movies, so we HAD to ride it after seeing it. It's a bumpy, short ride, and worth the $2 - $1 each way. Especially when you get to the top to pay your fare to the friendly conductor! We looked around when we got to the top. Then looked around when we got to the bottom! If you arrive before 4PM, parking is metered on the street. And if you just want to park quickly to look around and eat in the area, it's $5 for 90 minutes in the garage across the street. read more

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Angels Flight Railway Iconic landmark at the bottom of Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles. Round trip up and down is $3.00, ride takes a couple minutes each way, this is just a fun check off list, thing to do. Was a part of the movie "LaLa Land", so rewatch the movie and say I did that. Tip - at the bottom across the street is Grand Central Marketplace, a nice market filled with all types of food and drinks. Do Angels Flight! read more

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Cool little experience, it leads to the bench in 500 days of summer. Great restaurants nearby, I think you can buy merch online too

Really cool and inexpensive L.A staple. Paid 6 bucks for 2 round-trip tickets. It was a quick up and down ride. Best part... if you're riding it down it'll drop you off across from grand central market! read more

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Angels Flight Railway is one of those small but unforgettable LA experiences. Riding this historic funicular at night is especially magical, with great views of downtown lights and a real sense of old Los Angeles charm. The cars are beautifully preserved, the ride is short but memorable, and it connects two very walkable parts of downtown in a way that feels both practical and nostalgic. Stepping inside feels like going back in time. It's simple, iconic, and absolutely worth doing, especially if you're exploring Grand Central Market or Bunker Hill nearby. A classic LA moment. read more

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Angels Flight Railway, for the uninitiated, is a Los Angeles landmark and has been around for over 100 years. It's a novelty for tourists and a convenience for local workers such as myself to get up/down to Hill Street & California Plaza. It costs a grand total of $1 to travel one way, so $2 will save you from hoofing it on foot up/down the stairs- it's not to say it's impossible, but you're gonna feel those steps coming back up, believe me! Pay the fare at the top, stay seated during the ride, don't overcrowd the railway, and it'll be over before you can say "that was it?" Fyi- the line to get on is always longer at the bottom since it's right across the street from Grand Central Market so be prepared to wait a bit. read more

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Such an iconic piece of history in LA and a lovely little ride! You can even get it cheaper by using your tap card (only 75 cents!). It's a great way to get from the upper to the lower roadway, especially since it lets off right in front of Grand Central Market. I recommend trying to get in line first so you can sit all the way at the front and have the best view. It may only be a minute-long ride, but you won't be disappointed! read more

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I had such a fun filled experience riding the newly reopened Angels Flight Railway with my friends, nephew, and sister. I've lived in the city of Angels for almost 40 years and never even knew about it until about 5 years ago. Along with the busy life that goes with living in the 2nd largest city in the country I never came across the opportunity to come and ride this railway. So imagine the delight when our group of 2 tweens & 3 adults came across the opportunity to take it down to cut through to Grand Central Market, two of which where the adults had never taken it before. The ride was short but sweet, with gorgeous views and that nostalgic feeling of being part of something historic. Plus, the cost affordable and only $1 per person. It was a special experience that I'll rememer for a long time. read more

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Such a cute railway experience. It's so short but something to do when in DTLA. It's only about $1.50 each way. The railway is super antique looking. While you take it down it will lead you to grand central market and if you take it up there is a plaza that is connected to a corporate center with other shops and places to eat. 10/10 recommend read more

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This mini train is so cute. Very short, 1-2 minute ride. You can ride it up or down. You pay up at the top. If you have a LA metro card, there's a discount. It's a fun landmark. read more

something every LA native should do exactly once...but maybe not more than that. at $1.50 one-way or $3 round-trip, it's a super cheap way to skip some steps (though it's only like three flights of stairs), but it takes a while to get loaded and going (and that's when there's no line). take the stairs down toward grand central and take angels flight back up! once! otherwise, i recommend walking if you can, you're crammed in your seats and will be hearing whatever conversations your neighbors are having:p fun fact, the carrier pigeon service was real and very effective! read more

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Located across the street from Grand Central Market, Angel's Flight Railway is a touristy treasure; however, I think it's worth doing once. It's a cable car that takes you up the hill from 3rd street to Grand Avenue. When you get to the top of the hill, it's an easy walk to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, MOCA, and Little Tokyo. I remember the days when it costed 50 cents each way; however, it now costs $1.50 each way. Would you rather spend $1.50 for this historic cable car ride in LA, or would you prefer to climb the 178 stairs to the top of the hill? The answer was easy, and it was definitely worth it! read more

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Where can do anything these days for dollar??? Yes it's a short ride, but just do it for the experience. read more

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A tram to go up a set of stairs? 'MURICA! Joke's aside, this tram takes (mostly tourists) up one steep street for 1 dollar. We were lucky enough to be on the last tram of the day and it was cool to do once. It is right across from the Grand central market, so if you gorge yourself with food there and can't make it up the stairs to go towards the Broad, Angel's Flight Railway has got your back. read more

If you want a souvenir ticket from the angels flight, buy a round trip ticket from the top (hill street - one California plaza). Take the angel's flight down to the Grand Central Market and grab a bite to eat. Then take the tram back up. There are MOCA art museum or the Broad museum close by. It is $1 each way. They take cash/ credit card/ contactless payments (e.g. apple pay). You can only buy tickets on the top. So some people would take the tram up one way and buy tickets before exit. read more

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Angels Flight Railway is allegedly the shortest incorporated railway in existence, moving a distance of only 298 ft, Originally opened in 1901, Angels Flight has had its 'ups & downs'. In 1969, it was 'temporarily closed , as Bunker Hill was being redeveloped. 27 years later, the relocated train opened again in 1996. After a fatality accident in 2001, the railway has had its closures. In 2017, it re-opened again, where it has continued to run, incident-free to this day. While Angels Flight is mostly a tourist stop, the cars are used by many who work in the area. Definitely worth a visit, this is one of those really cool things which make Los Angeles so unique. It only costs a dollar a ride, and with today's gas prices, you can't afford not to ride it!!! read more

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Angels Flight Railway was walking distance from Grand Central Market in Downtown LA. From their website, "the 118-year-old funicular takes passengers on a short ride between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill. Originally opened in 1901, Angels Flight® -- the world's shortest railway -- has given more than 100 million rides on its hillside track." My friends had their kid with them, and this was perfect! Round trip is only $2. ENJOY! read more

Angels Flight Railway connects passengers on quick ride between the Grand Central Market and MOCA areas. They are open everyday from 6:45am-10pm including weekends and holidays. It only costs $1 per person to ride, or 50 cents with the Metro Tap card. Cash and credit card accepted. Either way you pay at the top. When you come from on top you pay before going, and when you come from the bottom, you pay when you exit. They are pretty quick and efficient, so you can catch a ride every 5-10 minutes if it isn't busy. Super neat attraction. Great spot to show any visitors. The kids also enjoy it. I really liked it as someone who is still a kid at heart. read more

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Angels Flight is a historic funicular railway that was built in 1901. This current railway opened half a block south of the original railway location (by the 3rd Street Tunnel) in 1996. It is a buck to ride this squeaky railway and only takes a couple of minutes. Angels Flight is located just north of Grand Central Market and has appeared in more than a hundred films. The movie I most remember seeing it in was 2016's "La La Land". I personally have never taken a ride on Angels Flight. But I do enjoy checking it out when I walk by it. read more

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