A frequent ride of me Metro and Vermont/Santa Monica is both a connecting destination (for many…read morelocations) and reboarding vindication (typically on the way home). You can exit or enter from a few points along Vermont Avenue & Santa Monica Blvd, just across from the ARCO ampm which neighbors The Vermont Hollywood.... If you go to Willowbrook & Vermont, next to LALC: Los Angeles City College you can board here as well. The platforms and inside the station are kept better than some stops, though the top half/street level varies. There is a unisex public restroom near the light that was installed a year or so ago, nice needed addition. I do hope they continue to make improvements. Kiosk available downstairs only. Elevators, stairs and escalators... Though the escalator up after I exited and ran into some friends was down so... We got out leg day in! Q Tip: No parking lot for this station, unfortunately, like a lot of stations for the B (Red) Line... So if you're super commuter Westlake/MacArthur Park or Universal Station are the closest with spaces.

Convenient stop for the area. It saved me for driving for going to a place for work around here,…read morewhich is a major plus in my book. The stop (B line, ex Red) is your typical LA stop, clean enough, cold decor, could be more seating, more comfortable seating, maybe a human working would be nice, some security. Otherwise, easy to use, straightforward stop that pops you right off Vermont, close to Normandie. I would place it in the middle in terms of safety and I would give it higher points for being in a decent location, helpful to use.

A major underground Metro subway stop serving both the B and D lines, the Wilshire/Vermont station…read moreopened in 1996, providing a major connection point the Koreatown LA neighborhood up above. My wife and I had reason to use this as an exit during a weekday jaunt to K-town. The station was the one of the largest (and deepest) stations that we've visited. Because of the depth of the station, it had escalators in both directions, with each working on this day. It is over 75 feet below street level, with the lowest level platform being for Westbound trains and the middle level being for trains going Eastbound toward Union Station. It's also the last station before the B and D lines diverge (D going further into K-town and ultimately to UCLA in the future, and B continuing to Hollywood). It has the new full length plexiglass saloon style doors, installed sometime in 2025 (probably when the D line was shut down as part of the West line extension). LA Metro is rolling out their 'Tap-to-Exit' program across some of their stations. I thought it was meant to implement variable tolls, but reading that it's to increase security and non-payers. Also for the first time, Metro security came onboard at a stop, and requested that all passengers get their TAP cards ready for fare inspection...have not seen this before for folks REMAINING on the train at a stop.

I rode this line to get off for the start of the cicLAvia bicycle event. I wasn't the only one as…read morethousands of bicyclists arrived in the area for the event. The station is surrounding by a convenience store and some other businesses. I was surprised to see the uptick on security and police officers in the area.

An older station but the plaza surrounding the station is big and spacious but they could potential…read morereuse or convert some of it to business and housing to generate revenue. It's next to a big hospital so it's prob convenient for people that need to go see the doctors if they are off the red line. Pretty clean for an older station

A skip away from Hollywood Presbyterian, Children's Hospital and some many cafes, cuisines, shops…read moreand Los Angeles staples the Vermont/Sunset Red Line Station is usually a stop favorite when riding the local LA Metro for a day of going green on my two feet in my sneaks. The layout of the stop is unique like many others with bright lights and wide open space and designs reflecting the immediate area above with chrome beams, pillars, glass and constellation wall art. Lots of lush greenery as you make your way up or down for a return trip. One of the more upkept stations with easy to read maps of connecting services as well as caddy corner to a lot of surface city buses and connecting surfaces. I've been able to enjoy shows and events at the EL Cid, strut on down to Akbar, grab eats at Green Leaves and My Vegan Gold (a super favorite), get a check up at the hospital, hit up the local Vons as well as Bestie's (a plant-based health food and snack store) and even wait in line Vista Theater. Parking in the area is definitely a mission at times, but if you're going out for a day or night of EaHo/East Hollywood/Silver Lake/Los Feliz/Little Armenia excitement and a drink or more is on the to do list then absolutely put you faith in your walk and in your ride via the LA Red Line station of Vermont Avenue & Sunset Blvd

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.

Glendale station, 400 W Cerritos Ave, a few things I take the Metrolink and Amtrak here. One thing…read moreI note is that some Amtrak trains like Coast starlight which goes all the way to Seattle (Doesn't stop here it'll just pass through). However as this is the closest station I aim to either go here or to Los Angeles. Usually I get a ride or uber or take access services home. However I tried to catch the bus from here and I think they're all Glendale beeline operated now. This has its ups and downs, like one it's cleaner and more frequent, and the other is getting here past 8pm or late night and there's no service, same for any time on holidays or late night weekends. If you need to take the bus home later than 6pm, I suggest you go through Burbank as metro always operates. The ambience is clean sometimes it may be a little loud especially w the trains coming but it's safer than having to be at Los Angeles at midnight. If I could change one thing about this station I'd say have buses run laters like the Metrolink and Amtrak trains do. Even have a line run a holiday schedule so those who need the bus don't gotta walk a few blocks to catch the metro (if it even runs where you need to go). My opinion is it is cleaner but transit equity is limited here it's needs more access to public transit.

Glendale Metrolink stop isn't a very well known one, as LA Union's stations, I found about it years…read morelater after I started to use Metrolink and Amtrak. The train passed through it, sometimes stopped here and the beautiful architecture in Mission Revival-style got my attention. Some trains don't stop here, so check their schedules. It is a great option if you live in the Valley. They have a free, big parking lot, machines work ok, restrooms are clean enough, they could have more people working here, but that's something I could say about most of them. Nice seating area, outdoor stop, very pretty, typical old LA amazing buildings. Some scenes for movies were shot here, which isn't surprising. Great option for catching the train!

Hollywood/Western station is one of many tube stations in Los Angeles. Each station hub has unique…read moreinterior style like colored tiles and hollywood film portraits. Furthermore, this station is clean, odorless, and functioning ticket kiosk. And most importantly, there were no bums hovering around the station. Overall, it's a nice tube station.

¡Todos abordo! If you live in LA you should definitely know what that means especially at this…read moremelting pot of a station. Welcome to East Hollywood-ish courtesy the LA Metro Redline station of Hollywood and Western... The hustle and bustle of the intersection down into this subway haven is constantly busy, but the station itself is pretty spacious and laid back for the most part. A lot of urban flare and mixes of cultures, cuisines, and characters nearby. The TAP terminals for either purchasing or reloading your TAP card are almost always fully functional and well-lit. The Metro workers are always on-site and close by unlike a few miscellaneous stops you might hit I feel like they are easy to flag down or spot if you have any questions or issues here. Like most of the LA Redline stations, there is quite a bit of art, decorum, and appeal to the eyes and here you get a slice of nostalgia above the platform level with the old train replicas coming out of the walls, some multicolored checkered tiles, helpful visual ads and some unique seating on the platform level. It's a station with history, but also relevance.

This underground station is about 50-70 feet underground, and services the very short Purple (D)…read moreMetro line of Los Angeles. It is the 2nd of 3 stops in Koreatown, and like the others, within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. It has the new modern fare gates (to prevent fare jumping and to implement 'tap to exit' technology). As of April 2026, it is still wide open however, as implementation is still being debated. Also noticed the train cars servicing the D line are New York style, with a lot less seats to sit using longitudinal seating, but more standing space (and better space for luggage). Makes sense since the D line is more of a subway line, with more frequent stops. And the escalators were working today, which is especially important for this station since it is far underground.

I have used this subway stop a couple of times, it is close to Normandie hotel, and it pops you up…read moreright on Wilshire. An easy walk to many eateries and malls in the area! So it could be convenient coming or going in Koreatown! Otherwise, like many stops, it could be cleaner and more supervised. Glad it's around, if you need to explore the area, take the Purple line. This stop is within walking distance from Wilshire/Western as a tip!

This bus company is extremely unprofessional and consistently arrives 20 minutes late every morning.read more

I took the #1 bus from Stocker & Central and the driver knowing that I have mobility issues refused…read moreto lower the bus for me. However, every other single bus patron after me had the bus lowered for them as they boarded. The only difference between the other passengers and me is that J am homeless & of another ethnicity.

Originally opening in 1996 as the final station of the LA Metro Purple Line (now officially the D…read moreline), Wilshire/Western is an underground station 50 - 70 feet below ground. It serves as one of the primary stations for Koreatown, and one I've used a multitude of times. There is a large open air plaza right above, making its entrance easy to recognize, but also serving as a magnet for vagrants. It is close to a variety of businesses (mostly Korean) that we frequent. It has served as the end of the very short D Line for a long time (and thus both sides of the platform has trains going to the same place), but will lose that title once the D Line extension (taking it all the way to UCLA) is done. The next segment will open in May 2026, going to Beverly Hills, then Century City, then finally to Westwood. One thing to note is I noticed the use of train cars with a different configuration that I'm used to on LA Metro. Instead of having seats facing forward/backward four across, this configuration has a lot more seats up against the wall, eliminating having to sit where someone could be right behind you. Learned that this is called 'New York-style' bench seating: there is a lot less sitting space, but more capacity for each car overall, with the majority of people standing. Definitely more useful for lines with more frequent stops contributing to shorter ride times.

Frequent rider and this is definitely a major stop for me being literally across the street from…read moreThe Wiltern (famous great event venue), close to K-Town friends and near two of my favorite spots - Southland Beer (Western/8th) and Monty's Good Burger (Western/5th)... There's a lot of great stuff to explore! Currently the end of the Purple/D Line route (at least until 2025) - Wilshire/Western Station is not only a huge connecting hub to lots of great spaces, but also local metro routes. One of the cleanest stations, easy to use and access - attendants/metro staff is always chill and friendly. The escalators are usually working here compared to others that can go down from time to time as well as the elevators. You can purchase a pass at one of several terminals for $1 and either add stored value ($.175 each way with transfers), daily (day pass) and/or monthly riding. Discounts for students, seniors and income based fares as well. No parking at this station directly, however definitely plenty of connections.

Westlake & MacArthur Park is an often problem child of the Red / Purple Line Metro station…read more I've only gotten on here a few times, rarely off... but the platform itself is almost never ever busy, but this station and I have issues, especially during the day (lunch time)... However absolutely on weekends when the blocks surrounding it are like are like the most congested parts of Downtown LA (ie Fashion District - Santee Alley on a Sunday or Saturday... If you know... You know).... So many outdoor vendors, local shops and of course the famous Langer's Deli/Restaurant encircling this station. Being not far from Echo Park at all I've actually walked from their over on nice weather days, definitely better post 2020 and 2021 and slow strides toward upkeep have me more optimistic. The escalators are down a lot compared to other stations and the elevators are a down more than half the times I've been, but again I've seen more efforts to keep things cleaner and flowing. The postdemic clean up project for MacArthur Park and even Echo Park Lake I think set a precedent for a lot in the area. It's definitely not a station I'm proud of, but it gets a passing grade, more so in 2023 than ANY previous years.

This metro station is no different than all of the others. It's always filled with homeless and it…read moresmells so bad there. The electric escalators are only working half of the time the other half the elevators arent working.