[4] It is located in Downtown Los Angeles with one station entrance across the street from Pershing Square, after which the station is named, and the other is located near the historic Angels Flight funicular which provides access to the high-rise office buildings in the Bunker Hill neighborhood.

[5] J Line buses run 24 hours a day between El Monte Station, Downtown Los Angeles, and the Harbor Gateway Transit Center, as route 910.

[6] In addition to the rail and busway services, Pershing Square station is a major hub for municipal bus lines.

As of September 10, 2023[update], the following connections are available:[7] Note: * indicates commuter service that operates only during weekday rush hours.

The work pays tribute to the first neon sign in the United States, which was hung in 1924 in the Pershing Square area.