Slauson station (A Line)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Florence, Los Angeles County , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles Metro Rail network |
| Products | Rail transit services |
Slauson station is an elevated light rail facility located on the A Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned along the historic Pacific Electric Railway corridor, it stands above Slauson Avenue in the unincorporated area of Florence within Los Angeles County.
This station is situated on a viaduct that carries the A Line over the Union Pacific freight railroad's Wilmington Subdivision, including its intersection with the La Habra Subdivision.
Approximately westward lies another station named Slauson on the J Line. Travelers can transfer between these two stations using the Los Angeles Metro Bus route . Moreover, the J Line station will function as a future interchange for the Southeast Gateway Line, planned to commence operations in 2035. This line will connect Los Angeles Union Station with the southeastern region of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities.
Additionally, Slauson station is designated as the eastern starting point for the forthcoming Rail to Rail bike trail, promoting enhanced multimodal transportation options.
History
Constructed at Slauson Junction, this station occupies a historically significant Pacific Electric Railway Southern Division node where several lines diverged. The Whittier, Fullerton, and La Habra routes branched off from main lines including the Watts, Long Beach, San Pedro, and Balboa.
Plans include integrating Slauson station into the proposed Southeast Gateway light rail line, which is anticipated to begin service by 2035.
Transit connections
As of , passengers have access to these connections:
- Los Angeles Metro Bus:
- LADOT DASH: Pueblo Del Rio
Nearby points of interest
Within walking distance from the station is: