The Great Los Angeles Train Station Census: A Deep Dive (Kind Of)
Ah, Los Angeles. City of Angels, land of freeways, and... surprisingly, a whole bunch of train stations! But how many exactly? Buckle up, folks, because we're about to embark on a thrilling (well, maybe mildly exciting) investigation.
First Stop: The Grand Dame - Union Station
Los Angeles boasts a granddaddy of train stations: the magnificent Union Station. This isn't your corner whistle-stop; it's a sprawling, art-deco masterpiece that would make even the choo-choo-chooiest train enthusiast weak in the knees. Think of it as the king of the Los Angeles train station jungle.
But Wait, There's More!
Now, Union Station might be the big cheese, but it's not the only cheese in the fridge (because let's face it, Los Angeles has a fridge full of delicious cheeses, just like it has a surprising number of train stations). Enter the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. This underground and light rail network snakes its way around the city, stopping at a whopping 101 stations. That's right, 101!
So, How Many Stations Are We Talking About?
Now, you might be thinking, "Wait a minute, if there's one fancypants Union Station and 101 metro stations, that's 102 total!" Hold your horses (or should we say, hold your Metros?) There's a little bit of overlap here. Some Metro Rail stations connect to Union Station, so they're kind of counted twice.
The Official (and Slightly Anticlimactic) Answer
So, the final verdict? An exact number is a little tricky, but here's the gist:
- Los Angeles has 1 major train station (Union Station).
- The LA Metro Rail system has 101 stations, with some overlap with Union Station.
So, there you have it! Los Angeles might be known for its car culture, but it also has a surprisingly robust train network. Whether you're a die-hard train aficionado or just looking for a cool way to get around town, there's a station (or 101) waiting for you in the City of Angels.
