Angels Flight Los Angeles

A charming little ride

Julian from Los Angeles

""Angels Flight" in Los Angeles (from 1901) is back after some years out of commission. The best part is that they restored it and it has the old cars!"

Los Angeles is so car-obsessed that public transport is seen here as more of an attraction or novelty than a practical everyday service. I'm mostly kidding, but that's certainly the case with Angels Flight, an old funicular railway that once carried the residents of Bunker Hill down to the streets of Downtown LA, but now serves more as a relic of a different time and a relaxing (albeit kind of unnecessary) ride.

Angels Flight was out of commission for the last four years but recently returned to my delight and it appears to be back for good. Even better news is that, after the recent restoration, they still kept the same old trolley cars from more than 100 years ago!

This ride can also be a convenient lift up the hill on a hot day, to quickly provide with a great view of the city. It may be the World's shortest railway but, above all, it's an adorable fleeting trip that feels straight out of the movies!

Note: if you have an LA Metro TAP card, you get to travel at half the price. (no value on the card is required, just present it to the cashier)

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Los Angeles Spotter Julian

About me I’m originally from Buenos Aires, but I’ve called Los Angeles home for as long as I can remember, having lived in just about every area, at one point or another. I’ve plied my trade managing movie theatres for most of my adult life, specializing in the marketing aspect, but my real passion is in writing – short stories and novels more than screenplays, despite living in LA! Why Los Angeles Los Angeles is not your standard metropolis. It is truly huge, without a city center, and completely unconventional. It can be very frustrating, but that’s where the beauty ...

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351 South Hill Street

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Dec 10, 2025

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