Metrolink (California)

Metrolink is a commuter rail system in Southern California. It has stations in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego Counties. The system started operations with three lines in October 1992. There are now eight lines and 69 stations in the system. Metrolink also connects with other public transportation services, such as Los Angeles Metro Rail, Sprinter, and Amtrak. Around 4,861,000 people rode Metrolink in 2023. 

 Lines 
There are eight lines and 69 stations in the Metrolink system. The lines go to different cities and neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles area. All lines, except the Inland Empire–Orange County Line, stop at Union Station. It is the major transit station in Los Angeles.      

Some Metrolink train lines have stations at popular event locations, such as the Pomona Fairplex. Those stations are open only when events are taking place there. Most lines (except the Riverside Line) run on both weekdays and weekends. 

The table below shows the different lines and where they go to:
LineTerminiOperationWestern/NorthernEastern/SouthernAntelope Valley200Lancaster
LancasterLos Angeles
Union StationDailyInland Empire–Orange County800San Bernardino
San Bernardino-DowntownOceanside
OceansideDailyOrange County600Los Angeles
Union StationOceanside
OceansideDailyRiverside400Los Angeles
Union StationRiverside
Riverside-DowntownWeekdays onlySan Bernardino300Los Angeles
Union StationSan Bernardino
San Bernardino–DowntownDailyRedlands
Redlands-University
(express only)Ventura County100Ventura
Verntura-EastLos Angeles
Union StationDaily91/Perris Valley700Los Angeles
Union StationPerris
Perris-SouthDailyArrow 3800San Bernardino
San Bernardino–DowntownRedlands
Redlands-UniversityDaily

 Fares 
To ride Metrolink trains, passengers need to pay the system's fare (ticket). Metrolink's fare includes a fee for riding the train and an additional cost based on the distance traveled. The extra charge goes up by 25 cents for every station the train passes.  

Tickets can be bought at a Metrolink touch screen ticket vending machine via cash or debit card. Machines are at every station. Passengers can also buy them on Metrolink's official website and mobile app. 

Metrolink tickets can also be used for most connecting buses and trains. The Los Angeles Metro Rail system and certain Amtrak routes are examples.

 Related pages 
 Sprinter (light rail)
 Los Angeles Metro Rail
 Heathrow Express

 References 

Category:1992 establishments in California
Category:Rail transport in the United States
Category:Transport in California
Category:Commuter rail