Clean and well maintained station. Plenty of bench seating and security cameras. Single female…read moretraveler and I generally feel pretty safe at this station. Disability accessible station. There is designated parking for cars.

I maneuvered the Train System by myself!…read more This was a fun adventure, thanks to Danny N. for the suggestion! I was going to catch the Lyft or Uber to Rowland Heights for a Yelp Event when Danny suggested that I ride the Goldline from Union Station to Irwindale. Genius! Fortunately, Alana and I had caught the train from Union Station to San Diego in the past, so I was a bit familiar with this form of transportation. I had a Tap Card, so I didn't know exactly how much was deducted for the fare. Danny gave me good directions - just go to the back by the Fountain in the Courtyard of Union Station. I also followed the crowd from the bus stop to Union Station - We had to walk across a freeway entrance! This is such an efficient, clean, air conditioned, smooth, and safe mode of transportation! I saw other passengers bring their luggage, bicycles, and pets onboard. Strollers are also allowed - this is really convenient! I was able to pass through/view other cities that I might not ever have. I'd be willing to ride the train again and explore other towns!

This Metro station is a good transfer point for commuting to and from the San Fernando Valley…read more You can connect to Merto B line to Hollywood and Downtown LA. Metro local lines to the valley, Pasadena, Burbank Airport and Metrolink all stop here. There's also a Santa Clarita express bus stop too. There is a Throne public restroom with running water and is relatively clean. It requires you to scan a QR code to get an access code texted to you. It seems to help the restroom cleaner and safe for customers. You can almost always see security and LAPD walking around the street and turnstile areas. This location requires TAP to enter and exit. Plenty of paid parking. There's also restaurants around if you need.

The LA metro has substantially improved over the last decade and living in the valley I have gotten…read moreto experience great benefits of it such as heading into downtown LA without having to deal with parking or driving in traffic. I have also most recently used the metro to head into Hollywood and catch a show at the Pantages. The North Hollywood metro is at the end of the line and heads all the way to Union Station. There is a Throne bathroom that was recently installed so you can use the restroom. There is also a large parking lot so you can pay for cheap parking and then ride the metro to your desired destination. They also recently added those gate entrances to tap out to ensure that everyone had paid for the metro and didn't just jump the turnstiles. Overall a good station that I used frequently. Maybe not as frequently as Universal City since I live directly in between the two but a good one nonetheless.

My boyfriend and I decided to go for a little adventure and took public transportation together…read more This location at the Sierra Madre Villa Station conveniently has a parking garage to store your car. The metro stop is located on the 4th floor if you want to strategically part there, or park on another floor and take the elevator to 4th. We had a few motivators since the 10 fwy is closed due to the fires, avoid that LA traffic and the cost of the Metro is cheaper than the parking at the LA Convention Center. The downside is some stinkiness and sketch characters. You will need a TAP card ($2) and each trip is $1.75/trip or $5/day cap or $18/week cap. It's definitely a good deal for someone who live in the area or travelers to get around without renting a car. We exited at the Pico Station and we were within walking distance of the LA Convention Center. It was pretty easy and convenient.

Best place to come if you would like to explore La and near by communities. This location is still…read morefree parking and there is plenty of it. Don't forget your tap card and the lan your trip ahead of time so you don't miss the train and don't have to wait.

$1.75 per person to ride the metro to Santa Monica beach that'll take you to Santa Monica pier and…read morethird street promenade. Love how quickly it operates!! Clean and safe!

Decided it was a great day to revisit the Metro Rail line A from Pasadena to tye Santa Monica pier…read moretoday. Nice ride, cheap price. Had to transfer from the A line at the Little Tokyo station to the E line( ends at the Santa Monixa pier). Was easy peasy to do and no additional charge. I'd say the one way trip from Pasadena to Santa Monica took about 90 minutes. A large portion of the trip was via Exposition Blvd. Come on down to Santa Monica via the Metro trains and see how easy it is. You can leave in the afternoon, hit the pier or numerous eateroes and bars within walking distance of the Santa Monica. A famous spot Marilyn Monroe liked is a few minutes walk from the station...the famous Chez Jay . If your'e up for a good walking workout Venice beach is only a 30 minutes south of the rail station. I walked along Ocean Ave to Venice beach and on the return I went barefoot and allowed the fabulous surf to massage my feet. A great day indeed.

Metro Blue Line has got to be the worst line out of all the Metrorail lines in Los Angeles and Los…read moreAngeles County. Many Homeless people hitch this line from Downtown Los Angeles to Downtown Long Beach or vice versa. The smell is horrible! The majority of people riding on this train are lower class income people that has no personal etiquette. This train is out of control. This line lacks safety for your well-being. You hardly see security or law enforcement on this line. Beware of this line, you will encounter all types of people that are crazy, deranged, violent, smelly, loud, strange, weird etc.. You name it. Overall, it's a solid line for transportation from Point A-B. It's safe pertaining to engineering and train conductors. The people inside determines your experience. Ride at your own risk. This depends on the individual riding. If you have street smart and have a thick coat to tolerate these kind of things. You are good to go. So that is why I put a Maybe in rating. Public Transportation is not for everyone. Stay safe

If you ride or intent to, you are a decent, working citizen, read below and do NOT ditch your Car!…read more If you are a freeloader (non paying rider) never mind, skip the read. Reasons NOT to ride metro rail (line A in particular). * Irregular schedules (announcement boards show timing that never matches the arriving or departing of trains). Some info on screens n trains are even wrong as it shows in one photo attached here. Train at PCH listed that the (wrong) stop was Washington and Vernon. * Delays due to constant reparations, conductors breaks and traffic * Unfortunately trains stop at every single traffic light (20-30) in downtown LB/LA. Millions of dollars spent on Metro Upgrade 5 or 6 years ago, did not invest one thousand bucks synchronizing traffic lights at all. Ride to LB-LA still 55-58 minutes for the entire 36 years, * Noise, people playing music. People loudly chatting. * Stink and dirt. Most stations are not kept and trains Stink. * Non paying riders, estimated 60 % of people n trains and stations * People using drugs, drinking alcohol, eating and smoking * Shopping carts full of trash and debris * Vendors, selling from phone chords, candies and some do sell even weed. * Most shocking, people being beaten, assaulted, robbed and even killed inside trains and platforms. If you still decide to ride, seat near or the nearest to conductor's cabin and under the cameras and pray to God all the way to your destination, hopefully home or work!

Pretty easy Metro Station!…read more The Hollywood / Highland - Metro B (Red )Line is in the center of Hollywood with instant access to the Hollywood Ovation, Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TCL Chinese Theater (aka Grauman's), Hollywood Wax Museum, part of the Walk of Fame, Dolby Theater and numerous other Hollywood staples. The descend down is a few twist, turns and flights (of stairs)... As well as the journey up naturally. The elevator sometimes is down as are the escalators, but rarely at the same time and usually not for too long. You'll see LA Metro workers about more commonly here as this is a high foot traffic stop if you need any assistance. That cool down breeze coming up from the platform can be intense, but very welcome on warm weather days - hold onto your hats, caps and accessories. They have several kiosk for purchasing Metro Tap cards as well as reloading if you prefer a physical card, but you can also access and reload in the Metro Tap App which also lets you know when the next trains are arriving North West towards North Hollywood or East bound toward Hollywood /Vine Station and beyond. It's large and spacious compared to some other stations - very Hollywood and grand! Q Tip: There isn't parking for this metro location, but there is at North Hollywood as well as Universal Station.

Very convenient metro stop that will put you right in the heart of the action on Hollywood Blvd.read more

Cleaner, newer stop in DTLA, between Civic Center and Pershing Square, but on another line, the…read moreGold one to Pasadena or the Blue to Santa Monica. The screen don't always work, confusing some tourists in my car. But it's a convenient stop and the station is nice, airy, not enough seating though. Was it a necessity in the area? No since there are other stops but it could be convenient depending what direction you're coming from. It's good public transportation expends. Hope it stays safer!

One of the newer stations downtown when they split the the lines to go from Long Beach and…read morePasadena. It's fairly clean still. Kind of a dead area though kind of close to city hall but I think they have a stop there but that's for the heavy rail lines for people that don't want to transfer. Hopefully they up zone the area

I can't think of many cities around the world that I don't use the metro in, I'm a huge fan of…read morepublic transportation but it feels most foreign in my own city where my main mode of transportation is driving (barf!) if walking isn't an option. If you know me, you know I despise driving - it makes me feel so lazy! As a runner it just doesn't ever make sense to drive a car less miles than I can jog but often it's just necessary. Unfortunately there aren't many opportunities for me to ride the metro in LA. I have however started taking it each time I go to theatre. It definitely feels far less utilized and common in LA than it does in other cities (domestic and abroad) but I'm totally satisfied with the quick trips I make around town when I do. I always keep a couple tap cards in my handbags so I'm ready when it's time. It's a bit cringe that I even have to drive my car to the metro stop but it is what it is. They've also been charging for parking for several years now, but you'll quickly learn in LA similar to NY this will still run you far less than valet or parking at certain places. I'd highly encourage choosing the metro over driving or ubering any day in most any city. $1.75 each way and no sitting in nauseating traffic is a win for me. I often ride solo or with a friend no issues either way.

This Metro station is convenient to Univeral Studios and friends who live in Studio City. The…read morestation is generally clean and well lit, but it has its share of homeless individuals. Be vigilant. From here, its a quick hop to Hollywood.

Very busy Metro Station in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles regardless of the time of day. A two…read morelevel station with multiple trains and subways coming and going all day. The 7th Street/Metro Station trains and subways connect you with Union Station, the Valley/North Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, and Pamona. The station is very clean considering how busy it is with so many people. This station has a very NYC feel to it. There is a large and visible security and police presence which makes this station feel safe. Unlike most Metro stations, you'll see unhoused and sketchy people at this location. However, it feels safe because of the large Police presence. Just my experience.

The hub the connect most! If more stations were as connecting at 7th St/Metro Center LA would be so…read moremuch more public transit friendly! You can connect with the Metro Blue (A) and Expo Line (E) lines on the upper platform or the Red (B) and Purple (D) on the lower platforms not to mention the Silver (J) line above ground. There are tap stands and gates at every entrance and exit, even between switch and when you tap between trains it simple "Transfers" and doesn't reduce your fare at all. I think I had three transfers from near Studio City to NoHo to this station to the Blue line the other day... Was kind of cool! Definitely enjoy going green and riding metro when I can. I did here a rumor that the new K (Pink) Line might extend over to here as well at some point which would be pretty great. It's often busy here and the Expo and Blue are constantly running. The Red and Purple lines don't run as frequently as the others and as the day goes on, but it's about a 10 minute wait usually until after 5 PM where things shift and by night maybe every 15 to 30 minutes. I believe eventually Metro and this station will get back to later hours again and eventually run all night. Great Metro staff and the most you'll see at any station other than Union station. You can catch trains and/or exit from through The Bloc shopping center or across the street on the corner of 7th & Flower St.

Excellent service! I plan to use them again!…read more Never used a private shuttle service to get to the airport before - first time. I made a last minute request to get transportation the LAX. Mike was able to accommodate with only a days notice! Set up was straight forward and he kept me informed during the process. More than fair pricing too! Adrian was the one that picked us up and he was friendly and helpful. He made sure we had everything we needed for our trip, made good conversation, and got us to LAX on time and safely. His car was like new - clean and comfortable. He helped us with our luggage and tied off with us in our return flight coming up. I highly recommend using Ortega Drives! They'll be my go-to private shuttle service!

The level of service was exceptional from start to finish. I was very impressed with Adrian, our…read moredriver. He is always very professional and knows the best routes to the airport. He is so pleasant to us and always makes us feel at ease knowing that he will be on time and get us to the airport with time on our side. Thank you for providing a service that makes a difference. The Phelps'