This is the go to spot for those who are venturing in to the city via gold line for a day or…read morelooking to take the metro on the weekend. This is the furthest stop from LA on the azusa side of the gold line that does not charge for parking or require a monthly pass. The lot fills up quickly but there is lots of parking in the surrounding area. The area is safe, and you don't have to worry about the hustle and bustle you might find at more frequented metro stops. Nestled next to City of Hope near the 210/605 freeways, access is easy and the place is both clean and well lit at night. I may or may not be on the gold line as I am writing this review, and I may or may not have just had a tasty saison at imperial western, the new brewery in union station. This may have inspired me to write about a metro station, pulling out the emotions and opinions I have held for quite some time.

The stop is located in an odd area with not much around but it is well maintained and clean. We…read morewere on our bicycle out for a Sunday Funday ride.

I just got back off the Goldline which was a huge time saver for me today. I recommend using the…read moreGold-line train because it will save you time and money which is always good. Also by taking the train you help to keep the pollution down by keeping so many cars off of the busy roads and freeways. Less carbon emissions. I was lucky enough to catch the sunset, which was simply breathtaking. Such a beautiful site to see, I took the photo attached with no filter at all just an iPhone. Hope you enjoy and have a great upcoming New Year's.

Scored tickets for Oasis last minute on a Sunday and for some reason my friend suggested we take…read morethe Gold Line to get to the Rose Bowl instead of driving there because it was already a risk that we would miss their set. We parked at the Azusa downtown station and I had to buy a tap card (I have one already but haven't used it in years) at the station. There's also a TAP app but I didn't want to risk my phone dying and then I couldn't turn it on to use the app to get on the train. Good thing I got the card because my phone did die and I didn't bring a battery pack with me because the Rose Bowl had strict rules on the size of the bag you could bring in. Once we exited at the right station, we passed two lights and were able to easily catch the shuttle to the Rose Bowl for the concert. I've been to the Rose Bowl numerous times and I'm never parking there, I'd rather take the Gold Line to save on the stress and hassle. Only downside is you may have to leave your event a little early to beat the crowd out but it's worth it.

This is a nice little Metrolink station in Covina just North of downtown Covina. Platform one, the…read morenorthern side usually is going west and platform 2 goes east. This station makes it easy for me to get to Union Station in Los Angeles in 45 minutes and then get to where I need to be. It's great for Dodger games, Olvera St, airport, or having fun. The train does get delayed often, maybe 30% of the time, be sure to not be in a hurry, expect delays, and check app for updates. You can also easily buy tickets on the app.

2025 - For many years, I worked in downtown Los Angeles and the Metrolink saved me so much in time…read moreand mileage on my personal vehicle. On rainy days, like today, the train was a lifesaver. I have since retired and now use the train occasionally. I used to buy a monthly pass (discount for frequent users). Also available are daily, student/senior discounts, and special weekend prices too. Plan your trip by checking their website for arrival and departure times. The passes are not sold on the train, you must pre-purchase at the convenient kiosk. The Covina Station has permit parking, which must be purchased through the City of Covina. Across the street is a parking structure, daily passes can be bought at the machine located by the entrance. The train cars have an upper and lower seating sections, some areas have a table that seats four people. Food or drinks are permitted, but not sold on the train. They also have clean bathrooms, which is a plus when traveling with a family or distance more than an hour in duration. Enjoy the ride and don't forget to tell em that Rosemary sent ya!!

I took the A line, formally called the Blue line from Long Beach to Azusa. It was very convenient!…read more The trip itself took 2 hrs and some change. Be sure to bring a pillow to sleep on because you are stuck! Lol Overall, this line does its job. It will take you all the way to the Pomona fairplex with a set time. The stop at Azusa going to Pomona is an extended line from Pasadena, which is a new infrastructure added to accomadate the 2028 Olympics. Once you pass Downtown Los Angeles, the rift rafts starts disappearing from the train. The A line (Blue Line) is the toughest line to ride since it has the worst passengers going to LA or vise versa to LB. Overall, I was impressed. Not bad for $1.75 one way 40 mile ride. I recommend. Be street smart and vigilant.

I take the train Monday through Friday from APU/Citrus College to Memorial Park at 6:30 AM and back…read moreat 3:30 PM. Since the Pomona stations opened, parking at APU has gotten much better. I usually find plenty of spaces in the mornings, and I've never had any issues with my car, even though there are quite a few homeless people around the area. I use the LA Metro app to pay for my parking fare, which is super convenient because I can just pay as I'm walking to the platform and don't have to stop at a machine. Around the time I ride, the trains aren't very crowded, which makes the commute easy and predictable. Plus, I save around 30-45 minutes compared to driving home during rush hour, which is a huge win for me. There are, however, several homeless individuals who sleep on the train. Most have been harmless, but occasionally the smell has been bad enough that I've had to get off and wait for the next one. One time I was rushing to catch the train and an ambassador told me to just hop on without tapping and of course that ended up being the day fare inspectors were checking. Thankfully, I showed that my TAP card was fully loaded, and the officer was understanding. Still, I wish fare enforcement was applied more consistently, because it doesn't feel fair when regular riders get checked while the homeless are overlooked and not asked to show theirs. Aside from that, most Metro staff and ambassadors I've met have been kind, professional, and quick to respond when issues come up. The trains themselves can get pretty dirty, though I really wish all stations had the automatic doors like the ones at Lake Station to help keep things cleaner and reduce people bringing large smell carts onto the trains. Overall, it's a reliable and affordable commute option with friendly staff, and it saves me a lot of time compared to driving. The system could use some improvements, but for convenience and time savings, it's been worth it.

The small, quaint, local farmer's market was a pleasant surprise and a treasure as well. Veggies,…read moreteas, baked goods, raw honey, natural cheeses, and other items high lighted the visit. Purchased some cheese and it was absolutely amazing! Weekly Saturday market. Will revisit in a couple of weeks for more cheese and some reasonably priced baked goods.

The station is in a good area; it's nice, clean, and well put together--a great place to walk…read morearound while you wait

Now that the weather has calmed down a bit, I think my head is a little clearer…read more Some buses still have a hard time following a schedule, but it's a bit better than last week. The bus I take in the morning is definitely more reliable than the afternoon buses. The afternoon buses continue to be late or not show up. Today's bus line skipped a time, so a huge crowd had gathered. Instead of splitting us into two groups, we all had to cram into one and I'm pretty sure some people weren't allowed on since we were full. If the first bus had come, this wouldn't have happened. They should have more buses running at closer intervals, depending on how busy the routes are. Obviously the ones going to the schools need a lot. On another note, I've noticed that only some buses announce the next stop coming up. It would be nice if all of them did that.

Bus driver badge number #2223 is so rude and ignores my request to turn off the bright lights in…read morethe bus. They hurt my eyes. No other drivers leave them on like she does.

This review is strictly for the free EV charging. They advertise 64 EV chargers available here,…read moreand from what I've noticed, there are a lot. I've come here several times now and have always found empty spots to charge your EV. All the chargers are the level 2 J1772 type. So, if you have a Tesla, bring your adapter. The chargers are 6.6 kW AC. Depending on your car's charging capability, you can get up to 6.6 kW speed. My car charges @ 3.8 kW, which is 3x faster than charging at home, so I'll take it ! All the charging stations are under a metal roof awning, I've read that there are solar panels mounted on top of the awnings, maybe why there is no charge for plugging in. You have to sign up for the ChargePoint app to be able to use the charging station, but there is NO charge, FREE!! The station is open weekdays 4:30 am - 8 pm, no overnite parking.

They now charge $0.34/kWh and in addition a $1.50/hr idle fee. Compared to the average level 3…read morechargers price in Southern California, the charge infrastructure offered here are inexpensive and far convenient if you work locally or take the train. A fee was much needed as many people abused the system by swapping cars, staying in their cars (go to a supercharger if .), and disconnect others for their own benefits. There is to this day a single free station #20 that is abused by the same owners. They own two Tesla vehicles and cannot afford to pay the expenses that that everyone else is paying for. Given that there is a lot of stations open, they hog the 4 adjacent spots to swap cars just to utilize the 1 free station. If they can afford a Tesla, they can afford a $10 EV charge bill.

Congratulations, ungrateful patrons of Arcadia station. You did it! You whined and LA metro…read morelistened! They've come up with a brilliant plan to fix the parking situation - now we get to PAY TO PARK. THANKS A BUNCH...NOT. This used to be one of the few metro stations that offered free ($0.00) parking but its a shame so many of you public transit riders are such unappreciative entitled brats. Wherever you go parking has ALWAYS been first come first serve. If you didn't get a spot today well CRY ME A RIVER. Drive yourself to the next station over or just DRIVE to wherever you have to go! You're fortunate enough to have a car, USE IT. Ridiculous, especially if your whiny ass came here to avoid paying a parking fee at a different station. Thanks for ruining it for everyone. Jerk. All day parking at the structure and side lot is currently set at $3.00. More than one way fare, which is $1.75. The smartest thing to do at this point would be to carpool to and from the station, or simply get dropped off/picked up (which everyone should have ALREADY been doing anyway). Good luck figuring it out, folks.

This metro stop is in a convenient location near the sleepy downtown Main street area of the city…read more I ride my bicycle so there is no need to park and pay.

Grand Opening, March 5, 2016: Free Rides to the public on the Gold Line…read more My husband and I decided to check out the grand opening ceremony for the Gold Line and ride for free... but apparently others had the same idea because it was really crowded, shoulder to shoulder on the train. With the new extension of the gold line (6 new stations have been added: Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa and by APU), it makes it that much easier to get to downtown LA. The Monrovia station has it's own parking structure (free) and is the largest of the new added stations. Train fare is as follows: $1 for reusable tap card (which you can load your bus and train fare on, tap card last about 5 years) $1.75 one way (per line) $7 all day pass (expires at 3 am the next day) Just to let you know right now that the Little Tokyo/ Art District is currently closed, but you can catch a bus from Union station to Little Tokyo and back if you plan on going out that way. The only negative thing I do want to mention about the Gold Line in general is their trains seem to be a little bit more narrow than the other lines, so when it is really full, it will most likely be standing room only during busy peak times. Hopefully with the new addition of all these stations, it will help to cut down the traffic (even a little would help) to and from DTLA. So glad it has finally opened and glad it is running smoothly on their grand opening day. My husband and I will definitely be traveling to DTLA more often! (future reviews to be added to Yelp)

One of the newer locations for the gold line to stop. It's got a free parking lot behind it, with…read moreno crazy time restrictions like some of the other lots. It's always clean and never too crowded. A short few steps from where the train drops off is the old station, which is interesting to look at. It looks like they're restoring it for a new purpose. There's a little park right there on the corner for kids to play. And it looks like some business are going up alongside the station. From the station it's about a mile walk to downtown Monrovia which isn't too bad and convenient if you want to grab some dinner and drinks.

Besides the fact that the elevator smells like piss, it's a fairly well-designed and recently…read morerebuilt transit center. Metro buses board on the underground level, whereas Silver Line (J Line) and Silver Streak buses board upstairs. If you haven't tried the Silver Line/Silver Streak to Downtown LA, you must. Since it travels in a dedicated busway along the 10 freeway to CSULA, County USC hospital, and then Union Station, it is lightning fast -- 15 minutes from El Monte to Union Station, which is definitely faster than driving. Metro should publicize this service more (but they don't). You can also park at El Monte for $2/weekday, or $39/mo (and free on weekends), which is a fraction of what it costs to park in Downtown LA. Give it a try. You won't regret it once you get the hang of it.

Right now 6/6-6-8 2025, it's free buses on any metro bus or train…read more Free parking on the weekends in the parking lot. Weekdays is $2/day. Cheaper than LA union station which is $8/day. Very hard to navigate. Google maps says they come at this time but we had to wait 10 min longer. None of the buses came at that time 8:36am. Also we weren't late either. We came at 8:29am. Google maps says Bay 25 but the driver was picking people up in Bay 19. I'm glad caught the bus or else Bay 25 is the other side of the bus stop and maybe it wouldn't even stop. Going to downtown, we had a helpful individual that said any one of these buses on the upper lots can get you there. There are stations on the bottom of the train stations so be on a look out of where your ride is located. Either upper or lower deck.