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Los Angeles Union Station by train

Mexican American stories across from the station

Union Station opens onto the historic El Pueblo area. Olvera Street and LA Plaza offer a compact stop for food, local history and museum exhibits.

Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.

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Places near Los Angeles Union Station

culture

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

Explore exhibitions about Mexican and Mexican American life in Los Angeles in two historic buildings near Olvera Street.

15 min walking allowance each way1h 15m suggested visit

Wednesday–Sunday noon–5 PM, with last entry at 4:30 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Published 2026 closures include November 11, November 26–27 and December 25.

Admission is free. Check the museum calendar for exhibition changes and special events.

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Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.
culture · food · outdoors

Olvera Street marketplace walk

Cross Alameda Street for a short wander through Olvera Street and the surrounding historic plaza, with Mexican food and small shops nearby.

10 min walking allowance each way1h suggested visit

Shared marketplace and business hours were not verified. Check individual restaurants and shops before planning a meal; this entry is an outdoor street walk.

Use the marked pedestrian crossings outside Union Station. Museum interiors and restaurant service have separate hours.

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Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.

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