East LA Civic Center station

East LA Civic Center station operates as a ground-level light rail stop on the E Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Situated at the intersection of 3rd Street and Mednik Avenue in East Los Angeles, California, this station primarily serves the nearby Los Angeles County administrative offices located at the East Los Angeles Civic Center. It commenced operations on November 15, 2009, coinciding with the launch of the Gold Line Eastside Extension.

Station layout

Positioned in the median of East 3rd Street, the station includes a single island platform flanked by two tracks. Pedestrian access is provided via ramps at Civic Center Way, connecting directly to the East LA Civic Center, and at South Mednik Avenue.

Connections

Located one block to the west lies the Dionicio Morales Transit Plaza, an essential transfer point for El Sol, which is East Los Angeles’ local shuttle service.

As of December 2024, available transit connections encompass:

• El Sol routes: City Terrace/East Los Angeles College, Union Pacific/Salazar Park, Whittier Boulevard/Saybrook Park
• Los Angeles Metro Bus routes: ,
• Montebello Transit: Route 40