So easy to use! Tons of metro staff and security at the station to guide you. Great station to get off to avoid paying for parking and avoid having to drive the streets of LA! Riding with a metro TAP card (which is free to get by downloading the app) is only $1.75 per person per ride!!! read more

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A nicely decorated station in the heart of Hollywood. The Hollywood/Vine Station is very accessible and is a fairly large station. You will notice the ceilings with the old film reels, which is pretty neat. They are not real though, just decorative art. At a recent weekday visit, this station was a little bit on the emptier side, and I didn't see any transit ambassadors or anything. But, the station has many people walking through the station in the daytime. You will be walking up or down two floors of escalators, depending on the direction you are coming from. This station is a little dim on the upper levels, but it is bright on the train level. There are no down escalators to the train level though. Only stairs. There is an elevator, though I did not take it, but did see it there. General travel during the day, this station seems fine. It's the B Line (formerly the Red Line) that runs through here. read more

Easily access the metro in Hollywood. New access gates limit entrance to people who pay. Plenty of security on the trains at all hours. This station is themed for Hollywood which is fun. Escalators. Elevator or stairs make it easy to access the platform. Red line access for union station or towards north Hollywood. read more

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I'll admit I don't usually take public transit, but I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. I felt safe, and the area was clean and well-monitored. I did see police apprehending someone selling drugs, but honestly, it made me feel even safer knowing they were on top of things. The ride itself was smooth and fast -- something that would normally take 30-40 minutes in traffic only took about 6-7 minutes by train! Quick, easy, and stress-free. I'd definitely do it again. read more

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I can't believe I never reviewed this subway stop located in the heart of Hollywood. Design wise is my favorite stop for the LA subway, with nice palm trees and film reels hanging down the ceiling, quintessential image for our tinsel town that sums up its start and history! From a practical point of view, you can use this stop for Pantages, Theater shopping and dinning around, new Amoeba location, exploring Hollywood. The stop is clean, had lots of security when I used it. Well located, easy to walk places from here! This Hollywood/Vine stop wins my Best Looking Station award, appealing design, with so much local color! read more

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Hollywood/Vine Station is a bit of glitz meets glam with some easy subway system access, possible the best and most upkept of all the stations with beautiful architecture, wall art and deco from top to side to bottom. I tend to get off here to go to Amoeba Music (on Argyle/Hollywood), one of the best Trader Joe's ever (on Vine/Selma) or meet up with friends for food, local shows and Hollywood fun... a tourist in my own backyard. The old camera replicas, movie reels and even the detailed tile floors make it easy and appeasing to take it all in. Plus they have elevators in place as they do all metro stations, and unlike some these are rarely out or being serviced frequently. If you need a tap card or reload for metro you can do so at the Kiosk right before the last set of doors where the turnstiles and tap readers are for entrance (you don't need to tap to exit - I tend to see a lot of out of towners do it - but it doesn't charge you for this regardless). It's was beautiful to see that for this past weekend LA Metro made fare exempt for all in celebration of Juneteenth. All the stations including Hollywood/Vine were green for Go and all the city busses either had covered kiosk or when you tapped it let you know this ride was on them. Go Metro! read more

Hollywood/Vine Station - Train Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Hollywood/Vine station is probably my most favorite stop on the Red Line not only because of it's location, but of the fun decor in and around the station that is probably the most unique in the world! The station stops at the W hotel, right across the street from the famed Pantages theater. Believe me, I've used it many times since the parking in the area is not only hard to get, but expensive in the public lots! Additionally, the line is walking distance to other Hollywood hotspots such as The Fonda theater and local hotels. I additionally know of this stop from my former commute to work Downtown from the Valley once upon a time. Being a hotspot for unsuspecting tourists, be aware of the homeless and beggars that ride this line. They know they can ask for money and they are around, so please be aware of your safety (even if Metro is beefing up community monitors and security). Happy Riding! read more

My fellow Yelpers have basically summed it all up describing this station so there's pretty much not more to elaborate on than to agree with how much I love this station as well. I mean this subway station encompasses LA. Welcome to Hollywood! You get off at Hollywood and see all the movie reels on the ceiling. They really put a lot of time into the design of this station it's fantastic. I often have to stop and admire the design and the theme of this station. Once you go up the escalators, you see the movie cameras and the other art on display here. I love the lighting in here to. Of course they keep this station by far the cleanest because of all the tourists that come here. This station isn't as wild as Hollywood and Highland as far coming in and out of the underground goes. You definitely don't feel the Hollyweird vibe here and that goes back to making the tourists feel welcome and safe. There is a visible security presence here as well. When you exit the underground there's a hotel that's next to here along with restaurants and some apartment communities. Take a moment to just admire where your at because it breathes: Welcome to Hollywood. Once you step outside from the underground all of Hollywood is around you. This station sits next to the hotel that's here and next to many restaurants and some apartment buildings nearby. The farmers market is nearby here that's on Sundays so that's also something to do if you come to this station. Take time to soak it all in here because this is Hollywood here at Hollywood and Vine. read more

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The only one that doesn't have the smell of a litter box and with some nice aesthetics to gaslight the tourists of the Hollywood dream. Even the ceiling has decor. read more

Hollywood/Vine Station - Train Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Of all the Metro Rail stations, Hollywood / Vine is the best one. Why? Yes, it's in Hollywood. It also best represents Hollywood, too. It's also the most decorated and detailed station out of all the Metro rail, and I could say that because I pretty much rode all of them. The ceiling is decorated with movie reels, there are movie lights on display, and pillars decorated like palm trees. It's bright, colorful, and lit well. Generally, I feel safer there than many other stops, though that might also have to do with how touristy and busy Hollywood is in general. There are more attractions at Hollywood / Highland, of course, but there's quite a bit over here. Pantages Theatre is across the street, and I enjoyed about two musicals in my life so far and took Metro there. Hollywood Walk of Fame is right outside and stretches throughout Hollywood Blvd. Capital Records Building is there. You can walk down to Sunset Blvd. for Hollywood Palladium. Trader Joe's is along Vine if you're going south. Tons of eateries...Pie Hole if you're interested....just walk anywhere and you'll find something. If you walk on Sunset you'll eventually find ArcLight and Amoeba Music and a bunch of stuff, too. So...yes, that's why Hollywood/Vine Station is the best station. Take my word for it. read more

It has been nearly 10 years now since I stopped driving. Yes, it is 100% possible to live in Los Angeles and get around without a car. With Metro trains and my Lyft Pink membership, I don't miss driving at all. Across from the Pantages and walking distance to the Hollywood Bowl, it is my Hollywood Farmers Market stop. By the way, I think it is way better to Lyft to and from the Bowl than walk from the station. Of course, walking is always better for your heath. Get those steps! The station used to be well maintained. Compared to other stations along the Red line, it is better maintained. read more

This is my favorite metro stop for sure, I agree with all the other elites on this hands down. They really did take the time to put in all the small details to make it nicer. This station is located across the street from Pantages theatre and next to the W hotel so its a pretty safe part of Hollywood and not as super crazy as Hollywood and Highland. Almost every time I went to this station there were LAPD or Metro security on-site so that made me feel confident. There are a lot of homeless people in the city and they do ride the metro or hang out inside the stations but not this one. This station was pretty clean and spacious with lots of art to look at. The inside of the station has old-time movie reels from floor to ceiling and lighted palms trees. To me, this feels like the old classic Hollywood glamor. When you exit the station you will see the Pantages theatre and just around the corner is the capitol records building. Down the street and around the corner heading west is a Wells Fargo ATM and a traders joe. Stepping out of the station you will some of the stars from the walk of fame and if you follow them towards the west you will eventually run into the Hollywood/Highland station. There is no restroom at this station so FYI. You can purchase tickets here at the ticket kiosk with the language options being English or Spanish. An all-day metro pass was $7 as of December 24, 2019, and last you until 2 am the next you. If you dont have a TAP card it wil initially cost you about $2 and then whatever amount of money you wish to load on it. After your account balance is out you just reload the TAP card without having to pay another 2 dollars for one. Another good thing about the TAP cards is that they are good for years to come! Mine expires in like 2030 crazy! So if i go back to LA by then I can save myself $2 yay! read more

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This is usually one of the stops I always use to get to the corner of Hollywood and Vine because that's where Trader Joe's is as well as a few other eateries such as Shake Shack, Al Wazir, Dunkin Donuts, Hollywood Burger and Chocolate Bar which are all in the vicinity. I noticed today that they had police officers stationed down in the lower ground area as well as upstairs. It might be due to tourist season gearing up as the weather starts warming up so they want to ensure a safer environment especially with the transients that seem to loiter around Metro Rail stations in general. The design of the station itself is nice as it has the motif of the Entertainment Industry. It's conveniently located right outside the W Hotel and will be quite the busy area especially with the new phase of the Eastown Apartments that is being rapidly built at the corner of Argyle and Hollywood. It's going to be quite the walkable and energetic area which is something we are all looking forward to. I love Hollywood. read more

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AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! What a Beautiful Train Station! This is A Great Way to go to the Pantages Theater which is located directly across the street from the Hollywood & Vine Station. How do we alleviate the traffic problem in LA? Build train stations that look like this or have an Artistic Theme & people will take The Metro. I much rather look at the beautiful architecture in here than being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on the Freeway looking at totally frustrated drivers who move a few feet every 5 minutes. They are all thinking the same thing there must be a better way - than wasting my life away sitting in traffic! If you've never ridden the Metro, you should take it & stop here. You'll say I'd park my car any day & take The Metro if they made train stations look like this & Artistic & made people's commute faster, cheaper, & less stressful than taking your car. The Hollywood & Vine Train Station is The Gold Standard that they should follow when building train stations. First it's wide & spacious & has beautiful architectural elements with the old film reels that cover the ceiling & lighted palm trees. They have made this a DESTINATION SPOT TRAIN STATION. There are lots of things to do right here. First it's right across the street from The Pantages Theater. Instead of circling forever in your car trying to find an open lot & paying big parking prices take the Metro. They are now bringing in Top Broadway shows from New York to The Pantages. The Pantages also has Concerts too. This beautifully restored Art Deco Theater has been transformed into a Mixed Use Entertainment Spot. Also the famous Musso & Frank's Restaurant is close by celebrating their 100th year in 2019. It is more popular than ever after being featured in Tarentino's movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The W Hotel is right here @ the Train Station. The Hollywood Walk of Fame with the Stars on the Boulevard from The Chinese Theater continues down here on both sides of the street. There's also a Trader Joe's, Dunkin Donuts, Shake Shack, Pie Hole & other Restaurants. This whole little area is being revitalized & more good things to do will be coming here. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget! read more

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Certainly the most memorable Metro station I've visited, the 'Movieland' theme of Hollywood/Vine is a pleasant departure from the mundane! Thousands and thousands of old film reels cover the ceilings throughout the station. Surreal artificial palm trees support the arches. Hand-drawn (by children?) tiles dot the walls. Huge 1930's era film projectors are on display. A yellow brick road leads commuters and tourists to Oz.... This kind of artificial attraction isn't that out of the ordinary in Tinseltown, but the fact that this is a *real* mass-transit station bustling with locals and tourists alike makes it more interesting and unique (betcha won't see many locals at Ripley's Believe It or Not down the street!). The public art display that is the Hollywood/Vine Metro Station is available to anyone at any time (well, as late as the trains run anyway) for the cost of a one-way Metro ticket. Cool! read more

Train station doesn't run according to posted schedule, ends early due to lazy and incompetent employees, train schedule is inaccurate, best to take buses as long as that lasts. City is taking government money and now isn't preoccupied with city needs. Be prepared to spend money on car services or other means of transportation. read more

Without a doubt one of the cleanest and most beautiful Metro stations. If you have the opportunity to pass thru or by it, take it.

This is the nicest station for obvious reasons being the Hollywood tourist area, lots of sections to exit and an elevator that is actually fast. read more