APU / Citrus College Station

End of the line station, or first of the eastern most side of LA County Metro Gold Line Stations. This suburban location is a far cry different from the western most side of the Metro Gold Line Stations, which is LA’s Union Station.
Whenever I’ve taken the Metro from here, I’ve only initially rode with a few other passengers. Quite a contrast to the reverse ride from Union Station, usually riding back with over 50% capacity.
I always enjoy the mountain views along the way, with the occasional parks and scenic neighborhoods.
The tricky part is choosing a seat with a good view and the least amount of sunlight, as the train does get busier going west bound, then south out of Pasadena. The reverse easterly ride is trickier, tho if I don’t get a good seat to start, the going gets easier as better seats become available.
Parking isn’t a problem on the weekends, tho weekdays can be crowded in the garage. That’s when I’ll opt to park nearby and walk a few blocks.
I’ve had pay box problems trying to get the day pass by credit card on more than one occasion, in addition to co-riders who were also attempting to make card payments, only to have to pay cash, then having to receive thirteen dollar coins back in change from a twenty.
By the way, there’s no public restrooms here. So keeping the morning breakfast and juicing to a minimum, minimizes to need to make unplanned stops before, during and after the ride!

The station is new and clean and has beautiful art on the benches. There are no amenities but they do have three electric car charging spots. Some time people park in those without charging, but the signage is not clear to prevent this. One of those is for handicapped parking. Parking is $3 and gets filled up quickly in the weekday mornings. A local shuttle stops there so you can park away and take the shuttle in.