TrainDay2LA: DTLA Holiday Walk

Let’s take the train to LA Union Station Discover DTLA decorated for the Holidays

This will be a 7+ mile urban hike to see some of DTLA’s Holiday Decorations, ice rinks and other stuff you only see this time of year. Full route is dynamic but I’m shooting for 6-8 miles with as many points of interest I can fit in.

We’ll see Grand Park, The Last Book Store, Pershing Square Ice Rink and Christmas Tree with lots of surprises along the way I am sure. We’ll have lunch at either GCM or FIGat7th.

We’ll take OC 1661 @ 9:21am to LA Union, scheduled to arrive LA at 10:34 am.
In Irvine, Look for Chris on Platform 1 the far side, use the bridge to cross the tracks. Be ready to board the 2nd car from the front at 9:21am We’ll take OC 1668 back leaving at 4:27pm from Union Station arriving Irvine at 5:36pm.

Get your printed Metrolink SoCal DayPass for $10.00 at Irvine Station, Seniors and Students pay $5.00. To buy your Metrolink ticket at the station Use the Metrolink ticket kiosk, hit Buy Tickets, then SocalDay Pass. Follow the instructions on the ticket vending machine screen. Note: Do not pay with a bill larger than a $20 or you may not get change!
Depending on the weather, Bring a coat, Pre apply sunscreen, wear a hat and wear comfortable walking shoes we’ll be walking 6+ miles mostly hard flat surfaces with some hills and stairs along the way. Bring a refillable bottle of water for the walk and a snack for after lunch.

🚶‍ What We’ll Do:
• Take Metrolink from Irvine to LA Union Station
• Explore DTLA decked out for the holidays
• Expect to walk ~6-8 miles throughout the day, with flights of stairs possible along the way
• Grab eats from local restaurants

🕓 Schedule: Outbound – Metrolink:
• 🕐 9:00 AM: Arrive Irvine Train Station (15215 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA), get your ticket, and Meetup on Platform 1 the far side look for Chris
• 🕐 9:21 AM: Depart Irvine Station on Metrolink OC 1661 (feel free to hop on at other stations)
• 🕙 10:34 AM: Arrive at LA Union Station
• 🕙 10:40 AM: Meet at Union Station West in front of Starbucks and Wetzel’s (Not the Starbucks pickup on the East—nearby bathrooms and water fill available)
🕙 10:45 AM: We’ll start our walk

Return – Metrolink:
• 🕔 3:30 PM: Head back to LA Union Station
• 🕔 4:27 PM: Depart LA Union Station on Metrolink OC 1668
• 🕕 5:36 PM: Arrive back at Irvine Station

🎟️ Tickets & Costs: • Metrolink SoCal Day Pass: $10 ($5.00 for seniors) Buy at Irvine Station via the ticket machine: → Tap Buy Tickets > SoCal Day Pass The SoCal Day Pass covers all transit needed, including transfers to Metro rail
⚠️ Avoid using bills larger than $20 — machines may not give change.

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🧴 What to Bring:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Extra layer for morning cold
• Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Refillable water bottle • A light snack

Meeting Options:
• At Irvine Station Platform 1 the far side (or meet onboard Metrolink OC 1661 from Irvine)
• Or at LA Union Station in front of Starbucks/Wetzel’s after we arrive ~10:40am

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