Passenger Terminal
Los Angeles Union Station (LAUS) is the main railway station in Los Angeles, California, and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. It opened in May 1939 as the Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal, replacing La Grande Station and Central Station.

What is open at Union Station DC?

Union Station shops, restaurant and market are open 7 days a week during the following hours:

  • Retail Stores: Monday – Saturday, 10AM – 9PM, Sunday, 12PM – 6PM.
  • Food Court: Monday – Friday, 6AM – 9PM, Saturday 9AM – 9PM, Sunday, 7AM – 6PM.
  • Sit Down Restaurants: Times vary.

Why is Union Station Important?

In the 8 decades since its opening, Union Station has captured the spirt and soul of Los Angeles and has emerged as a vital portal to the promise of the California dream. In 1972, Union Station was designated as a Los Angeles Historic–Cultural Monument and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Who built Union Station DC?

Daniel Burnham
Ernest R. Graham
Washington Union Station/Architects

1. Architect Daniel Burnham designed Union Station as he led a massive project to redo the Mall. Daniel Burnham, an architect with a knack for masterful urban planning projects, was tapped in 1901 to become the de facto head of the Senate Park Commission (aka the McMillan Commission, in honor of Sen.

Can I stay in Union Station overnight?

Overnight parking is available ONLY at the Union Station East parking garage. No overnight parking is available in Union Station West. Download, fill out and print the parking form below and bring it with you when you wish to park for more than 3 days.

Who has access to Club Acela?

ClubAcela customers traveling in First Class or sleeping car accommodations, Single-Day Pass holders, Select Plus and Select Executive members may bring immediate family members traveling together, or one, non-family guest. Unaccompanied guests are not permitted.

Why is it called Union Station?

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, many railroad companies built and owned the stations on their lines. But other stations—such as those in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.—were transportation hubs, serving trains from multiple companies. They were named Union Stations because that’s where different lines met up.