Patsaouras Transit Plaza is a bus station located on the east side of Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles and near the El Monte Busway. The Transit Plaza was originally named the Gateway Transit Plaza, but was named after Nick Patsaouras, former RTD board member who was an advocate for public transportation.The MTA Building is located at the northern end of the plaza.ServicesMetro and municipal buses Metro Local Metro Rapid Metro Express Antelope Valley Transit Authority City of Santa Clarita Transit Foothill Transit LADOT Commuter Express LADOT DASH Orange County Transportation Authority University of Southern California shuttles Mount St. Mary's College shuttles City of Commerce Municipal Bus Lines Hollywood Bowl shuttle Several other services' bus stops are located near the Patsaouras Transit Plaza: