Azusa Downtown Station is an at-grade light-rail stop in downtown Azusa, California, served by Metro’s A Line. Its Foothill Transit connections make it a useful starting point for getting around Azusa and traveling to nearby San Gabriel Valley communities.
- Location: 9th Street and Alameda Avenue in downtown Azusa
- Rail service: Metro’s A Line
- Nearby bus connections: Foothill Transit Lines 187, 188 and 280 connect at the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
- Adjacent A Line stations: Irwindale and APU/Citrus College
Where is Azusa Downtown Station?
Azusa Downtown Station sits at 9th Street and Alameda Avenue, east of Azusa Avenue. The station’s side platforms flank the tracks, and Alameda Avenue was permanently closed to accommodate them.
The historic Santa Fe Depot stands beside the station, but it is a separate structure and is not included as part of the station. Keep that distinction in mind when choosing a meeting point or identifying the rail stop.
What train and bus connections are available?
Metro’s A Line serves Azusa Downtown, with Irwindale and APU/Citrus College as the adjacent stations. Foothill Transit buses provide connections for local and regional trips.
Foothill Transit identifies Lines 187, 188 and 280 as connecting at the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center. Line 185 serves a nearby stop at Foothill Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard.
For a trip toward Pasadena or other San Gabriel Valley communities, Line 187 serves Pasadena, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa; its buses run every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the week.
Schedules and service can change, so check the operators’ current information when planning a connection. If you’re comparing rail access in the area, Covina Station’s San Gabriel Valley connections offer another point of reference.
How do you get from the station to central Azusa?
The station is in downtown Azusa, so you’re already at the center of the city’s transit network. For places beyond the station area, use the A Line or connect with a Foothill Transit bus, choosing the route that matches your destination.
To make a day of the area, you can pair transit with stops around downtown and the foothills; the Azusa day-trip itinerary from downtown to the foothills brings those areas together.
How can you plan a trip beyond Azusa?
Start by matching your destination to the available rail or bus connection, then confirm the current timetable with Metro or Foothill Transit before setting out. Line 187 serves several communities across the San Gabriel Valley, while the A Line connects Azusa Downtown with its neighboring stations.
If your trip starts with a flight, Ontario International Airport is about 30 minutes by car from this three-star hotel in Azusa. Azusa Downtown Station is about 2.0 miles from the hotel.
FAQs
Is Azusa Downtown Station an underground station?
No. It is an at-grade light-rail station with side platforms.
Can you use the historic Santa Fe Depot as part of the station?
No. The depot is adjacent to the station, but it is a separate historic structure.
When did rail service begin at Azusa Downtown?
The Foothill Gold Line extension to Azusa was completed on September 23, 2015, and passenger service began on March 5, 2016.