Luggage storageUnion Station

Luggage storage at Union Station

You can leave your bags at the official left-luggage facility run through Amtrak Baggage Services. If you hold a valid train ticket, storage costs $20 per item for up to 24 hours; without one, it is $30 per item. Amtrak’s checked baggage service works much like left luggage for ticketed passengers, but this facility is the dedicated storage option.

For help moving luggage to a bus or train, you can book the free Red Cap service 30 minutes ahead, which frees you up to wait or explore the station itself. Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States.

The station sits in the north-eastern corner of downtown Los Angeles. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 per bag a day.

Some top Stasher locations near Union Station include:

• Hostel reception, 14 min walk · open 10:00–22:00 every day · rated 5/5 (500+ reviews)
• Postal service, 20 min walk · open 09:00–17:00 most days · rated 5/5 (20+ reviews)

⁣You'll typically find a bag drop at hostel receptions and postal services. There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage near Union Station can be booked through the website or app.⁣

Getting to and from Union Station with luggage

If you’re heading to Los Angeles International Airport, the LAX FlyAway bus leaves from the Patsaouras Transit Plaza at the station. For rail connections, Union Station is a hub for Metro Rail lines A, B, D, and J, plus Metrolink commuter routes like the 91/Perris Valley, Antelope Valley, and Orange County lines. Platform access is step-free with elevators and wheelchair lifts, which helps when you’re moving a heavy suitcase. The bus plaza’s elevators and pedestrian bridge make the walk from train to bus straightforward.

Nearby attractions while your bags are stored

For the quickest historic stop, exit the station’s front door, walk west on Alameda Street, and cross to El Pueblo de Los Angeles. The Chinese American Museum is right inside that area. The Japanese American National Museum is a 17-minute walk away. Los Angeles State Historic Park is about a mile from the station for a longer walk.