Originally Posted by
Tanya934
Planing a trip in 2013 using Coastal Starlight from SEA - LAX, overnighting in LA & then catching the Southwest Chief the following day to CHI.
My worry is how safe Union Station will be at night as we want to catch a cab to a hotel near the Science Center or take public transport?
Is there anywhere secure we can leave our bags the following morning to explore LA on foot/public transport?
It's not worth renting a car for so short a period & distance.
You will be able to check your baggage through to Chicago in Seattle so your only worry is your carry on baggage and stuff for overnight.
Metro plaza hotel (ok hotel for overnight but not a honeymoon place)is very close to Union Station and to the Metro Silver Line which will take you close to your destination. Walking distance from both
Area seemed safe when I was there but of course that is dependent of time of day
Nice resource for hotels is
http://kevinkorell.com/hotels/hotels.htm
It is a collection of hotels accessible by rail