Azusa Downtown station is an at-grade light-rail stop in downtown Azusa, served by Metro’s A Line. Its location at 9th Street and Alameda Avenue makes it a useful point to know if you’re connecting with local buses or travelling through the city centre.
- Location: 9th Street and Alameda Avenue, Azusa
- Rail service: Metro’s A Line
- Nearby A Line stations: Irwindale and APU/Citrus College
- Parking: Check Metro’s current terms before you go
Finding Azusa Downtown station
Azusa Downtown station sits east of Azusa Avenue, at 9th Street and Alameda Avenue. It has two side platforms, with the tracks between them, and serves Metro’s A Line.
The station is adjacent to the historic Santa Fe Depot, but the depot itself is not part of the station. The Foothill Gold Line extension to Azusa was completed on September 23, 2015, and passenger service began on March 5, 2016. Alameda Avenue was permanently closed to accommodate the station platforms.
For a broader look at the city’s rail stops, the Azusa Metro stations guide covers Azusa Downtown and APU/Citrus College.
Walking to the station from the motel
Azusa Downtown station is about a 14-minute walk from Stardust Motel. The station’s location is at 9th Street and Alameda Avenue; confirm your preferred walking route before setting out, as the station’s street layout includes a permanent closure of Alameda Avenue.
The station is in downtown Azusa, where the city-centre guide can help you place it in context with the surrounding area. Its address is 780 North Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91762.
What connections does Azusa Downtown station offer?
Azusa Downtown connects Metro’s A Line with nearby Foothill Transit bus services. The adjacent A Line stations are Irwindale and APU/Citrus College.
Foothill Transit identifies Lines 187, 188 and 280 as connecting at the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center. Line 185 connects at Foothill Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard. Line 187 serves Pasadena, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa; its buses run every 15 to 30 minutes all week.
For a trip that combines the station with the surrounding neighbourhood, the Azusa city centre guide offers a practical overview.
What should you check before using the station?
Metro identifies a parking facility at 801 N Alameda Ave, Azusa, CA 91762, with 534 spaces. Parking costs $3 daily for up to 72 hours, or $1 per hour for the general public for up to 3 hours. Monthly parking costs $59, and monthly carpool parking costs $25.
Parking terms can change. Check the official site before you go: consult Metro for the current station parking details and Foothill Transit for bus service information. Weekend and holiday exceptions apply at some A Line lots, but Azusa Downtown’s parking terms do not specify an exception.
EV charging stalls are identified at nearby Irwindale station, not Azusa Downtown. If charging is part of your plan, confirm the current facilities before travelling.
FAQs
Which rail line serves Azusa Downtown station?
Metro’s A Line serves the station. Irwindale and APU/Citrus College are the adjacent A Line stations.
Where is the station entrance?
The station is at 9th Street and Alameda Avenue, east of Azusa Avenue. The historic Santa Fe Depot next to it is not part of the station.
Can you park at Azusa Downtown station?
Metro lists a 534-space parking facility at 801 N Alameda Ave. Check Metro’s current parking terms before you travel.