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!

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.

I've been using this metro station for years now and whew has it gone downhill and I'm not talking…read moreabout the rampant graffiti, trash littering, and occasional rude passerby who have been known to harass the public. Presumably hearing the complaints of the public asking for a safer transit experience so that more people in our city are likely to make use of public transport, Metro has decided to add in a frankly absurd number of "metro security" whose job it is to harass the general public. I was sitting on a bench downstairs in the station (having already tapped in and paid!) waiting for my friends to arrive so we could ride together. My friends were delayed due to traffic and I was approached by one of these "security" (and I do mean to use the term loosely) who told me that I was being kicked out of the station as I had been sitting there for 15 minutes without getting onto a train. I explained that I was waiting for my friends and that they would be arriving in the next 15 minutes but were delayed and this "security" employee outright told me he did not care and that I was kicked out. When I obviously came back 10 minutes later with said friends, I pointed him directly out to my friends and all of a sudden this "security" ducked his head and tried to hide. Seeing as how this is how they treat me, I can only imagine how awful they must be to others they view as beneath them. Truly an insane experience that I have never ever had before for all my years of riding.

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!

Last stop, first hop…read more Downtown Santa Monica Station is part to the L.A. Metro Goldline, renamed the E Line, but we still call it the Goldline... because this is the L.A. way. The station is easy, clean and fun, not a huge fan of the TAP to EXIT they implemented during my most recent trip and have a some stations. People have jobs, events, deadlines, situations and places they'd like to get through without the added stress. I'm all for helping with safety and reducing crime but there needs to be a much smoother system. If someone needs to transfer not only do they have to wait behind anyone ahead of them for each individual exit, they also have to remember to pull out their phone or card again. What happens if someone can't load the app, losses power or losses their physical card during that time they're riding... I enjoy taking the Gold down to Santa Monica and do think this is one of the better stations in Greater Los Angeles. They just have to implement better measures. You can ride Metro rail Downtown Santa Monica Station on Colorado Avenue between 4th & 5th. No parking for metro, but lots of local garages close by if traveling or community from Santa Monica.

I hadn't ridden the metro since pre-covid and I was a little apprehensive in doing so as I had read…read moreabout so many fatal incidents occurring between passengers during covid up until a year ago. I was invited to a friend's holiday party and he lives near the VT Sunset station and didn't feel like dealing with traffic so I decided to take the metro. Nothing has really changed other than the A line (formerly blue line) goes all the way to Pomona now (used to end at 7th St Metro station). They now have some Metro guards that hop on and then off at Rosa Parks station. How about for the entire duration of the route??? One thing I've noticed is the day pass went back down to 5.00 (from 7.00) and the 1.75 fare (one way) has remained the same amount since before covid (probably to keep people riding it). The one pro to this station is plenty of free parking and there were a ton of spots available.

Once upon a time, while this Faerie Queen and her dear friend were out adventuring, we found this…read moreplace. The opulent cafe did not disappoint. The seasonal cherry blossom latte was uncommonly delicious. Wow! This is a place to check out. The end.

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

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.

Brand new and definitely for you! The Historic Broadway Station near 2nd Street and Broadway is…read morehere! Had the pleasure of getting lost here the other day on my way towards Expositions Park and the USC area only I was heading Northbound in the direction of Azusa rather than Santa Monica. The update of the Expo Lines now recent kicked in with the old Expo Light Blue Train fading away and the E - Gold Line (formerly the L) being extended in its place...The Historic Broadway station being one of three new stations and one of the latest and greatest to help this come about. I haven't seen a station this well lit and clean with so much accessible from platform to the above surface for boarding in a long while. I was impressed with all the displays, maps, elevators and Metro staff as well as peace officers on sight to keep the flow going. All offered to assists me especially one really kind Metro guy, they could tell I was a little turned around or lost, but I figured it out as soon as I stepped on the platform and just reversed my route. Definitely glad to see another station in the Downtown area, giving riders more options as well as transfers. It is a little confusing after decades of knowing lines by their colors to specifically refer to them by letter only when make announcements, but I guess they're hoping to make it somewhat more relative to metro systems on the east coast that have been thriving and expanded forever, but this is Los Angeles, if it ain't broke don't fix it... Just add improvements. Highly recommend this station for adventures and destinations.

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.

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.

Public transportation in Los Angeles, California…read more.. We don't have subways in Hawaii. That's why mainland transportation system is fascinating to me. It's organized and efficient! We had to use the Metro because parking at Exposition Park was sold out per information on an email. Tim knew that the 7th Street Station in Downtown LA would get us to the concert. We parked around 6th and Flower in a metered street parking. It's free after 10pm. Uhg. It's better than parking in a paid lot. We got Tap Cards at a kiosk, entered the station, hopped on the Metro, and got to Exposition Park in no time! Note: it's not the cleanest nor the safest. We just walked quickly and maintained awareness of our surroundings.

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'