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1. Union Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,826 reviews
Los Angeles Union Station is the main railroad station in Los Angeles, California, and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western US. Union Station is a major transportation hub for Southern California, serving almost 110,000 passengers a day. The station is the hub of the Amtrak's California regional routes, Amtrak's long distance trains, Metrolink commuter trains, several Metro Rail subway and light rail lines, buses and coach services. History: Established in 1939. Built in 1939, Union Station combines Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mission Revival and Streamline Moderne styles. The architecture team included John and Donald Parkinson who also designed Los Angeles City Hall and other city landmarks. Originally intended as a transcontinental terminus station for the Union Pacific, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railways, the station was a major hub for troop movement during World War II. The station's historic 161,000 square foot terminal was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and the station was restored in 1992. Beginning in the 1970s, growing use of Amtrak and expansion of local and regional rail revitalized the station as a major transportation hub of Southern California. Metro acquired the station in 2011, managing the property that currently serves as a transportation hub for Metro, Metrolink, Amtrak and other transportation services as well an urban mixed-use development site.
Reviewed By ShermanOaks2019 - Los Angeles, United States
Enjoy beautiful architecture - great dining in the station or less than a block away famous Philippes French Dip Sandwich - or great Mexican Food at Olvera Street. If you have time take a quick trip to Santa Monica or to Hollywood & Vine and dine at Musso & Franks, or Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel by the pool.
2. Capitol Corridor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Serving communities along a scenic route between the Sierra Foothills and the Silicon Valley, the Capitol Corridor is a fun and convenient alternative to driving along the region's congested freeways. With 17 stations, it provides a vital link between Northern California's major hubs -Sacramento, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose - along with dedicated bus service to destinations such as San Francisco, Napa, Lake Tahoe, and Santa Cruz. Whatever your destination, you can ride in style and enjoy free Wi-Fi, a Café Car, and spacious seating , all while taking in northern California's unique beauty.
Reviewed By Danfer5
I started taking the Capitol Corridor for work recently. It is the most pleasant experience for travel I have ever had. The employees are wonderful and helpful. The seats are comfortable. There are plenty of seats. Go Amtrak! You are doing a fantastic job!
3. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By bucketlisttravellers - Sydney, Australia
For only $2.50 per person you can catch the Blue Line down to the Mexican border from San Diego. There are kiosks at the station where you can buy your ticket. You can buy paper tickets or purchase their rechargeable public transport card called the Compass Card for $2 extra. Be sure to purchase a ticket before you board as public transport officers patrol the area. Our tickets were checked both at the station and on the trolley for the one ride we took. The ride itself was quick and convenient in a clean carriage.
4. Laguna Beach Trolley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 386 reviews
ALERT: Due to COVID-19, Laguna Beach Trolley service has been suspended until further notice and will not operate during the summer 2020 season. We apologize for the inconvenience. The City of Laguna Beach offers a FREE trolley service to residents and visitors providing convenient access to local beaches, parks, restaurants, hotels, art festivals and other attractions. The open-air trolleys offer a great alternative to driving and parking downtown while providing a scenic ride along Coast Highway from North Laguna Beach to Dana Point, down Laguna Canyon Road, and into local neighborhoods surrounding downtown. Check real-time trolley status by downloading the Laguna Beach Trolley App or by visiting http://lagunabeachtransit.doublemap.com/map
Reviewed By UNR1806 - Millbrae, United States
Laguna Beach is a small coastal city in Orange County, California. It’s known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches. Main Beach features tide pools and a boardwalk leading to the paths and gardens of nearby Heisler Park. Aliso Beach Park is a popular surf spot.
5. Sacramento Southern Railroad
6. Metro Rail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By 11PaulB - Riverside, United States
For 20 bucks you got two tickets to paradise. Or just you for ten. OK, maybe it's not paradise, but it's pretty good. It's LA, Hollywood, museums, shopping, a trip up Angel's Flight, Old Town Pasadena, Orange, San Juan Capistrano from Oceanside to Ventura, Long Beach, or Exposition Park. For 10 bucks all day long on a weekend (good for the one day you purchase it) and it includes busses, subways, light rail. Not Amtrak, but it's a great deal. We live in Riverside, CA - about an hour's drive west of Los Angeles... on a good day. That's been known to stretch to 3 hours on any given day for a variety of reasons. About a year ago, we "discovered" this deal that's been great for us, but would also be wonderful even if you're a visitor staying in any outlying city connected by Metrorail. We get up, park for free in a secure lot, buy the ticket at a kiosk, hop the train with a coffee and newspaper, grab a table on the top tier and enjoy the ride - and the view. What a different view. Examples of our trips: Metrolink to Metrorail subway to Hollywood and Vine, the station itself is a work of art and worth the trip for it's own sake - brunch at "Off Vine" - Walk of Stars, back to Pershing Square, Up Angel's Flight (fifty cents), bus to the Bradbury Building and then Chinatown, Gold line back to Union Station, Metrolink back to Riverside. 10 bucks. Riv. to Union Station, Redline subway to Hollyood and Highland, Grauman's (now renamed something else) Chinese Theater, bus to the original Farmer's Market at the Grove for lunch, bus to the Peterson Auto Museum at Fairfax and Wilshire (ground floor's 10 or so cars for free is worth going in) across the street to the LACM of Art - even the outside exhibit(s) Urban Lights - is something to see. The La Brea Tar Pits are literally right next door. CA teachers are free fyi. Bus back to the Purple line subway (it doesn't - yet - reach all the way out Wilshire - the "Miracle Mile") to Union Station, to Riverside. Another day we went south, brunch in the Orange Circle, onward to San Juan Capistrano and Oceanside pier and back that evening. $10 ea. Enjoy the ride - it's right along the ocean in parts, through desolation othertimes - a completely different perspective on the lay of the land from the usual freeway. To Pasadena or Griffith Park (that one's an additional... fifty cents? on the DASH) Look, if you're not taking advantage of this deal, you're missin' out - visiting the area or living here - you could even visit Riverside which has it's cool things. But we've are here done that and so now we ride the rails. On the Weekend Day Pass. Tomorrow we're headed to the Southwest Museum (Gold Line) then to see the space shuttle Endeavour (Expo Line) I'll keep you posted.
7. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 93 reviews
We manage SF's transportation and streets including Muni - the city's public transit system including our world famous cable cars. Leave the car behind and get where you want to go like a local on Muni.
Reviewed By PirateJas - Winterville, United States
We just returned from our 5 day trip to San Francisco and I have to say that the Munimobile tickets we purchased to ride the public transportation, was a great value! We bought the 7 day unlimited for $39.00 and had access to bus, train, cable and metro transport. Had we paid for individual trips, it would have cost us $84.00 for the 5 days...each! The phone app was helpful with planning trips and providing arrival times for the most part. There were a few times when the app stated the transportation was coming, but it never did so we had to improvise. Overall, it was a great way to see the city and plan each day.
8. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
9. Muni Forward
10. YARTS - Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Jon35Lau - Vancouver, Canada
It was my first visit to Yosemite National Park, and I stayed in the city of Merced and took the YARTS bus to Yosemite National Park return trips twice on May 21st and May 22nd, 2019. The first driver I had on May 21, 2019 from Merced train station to Yosemite was Stephen. He was punctual, friendly, and extremely helpful on information and very knowledgable about Yosemite Park itself. I would like to thank you Stephen for his outstanding services!
