Discover how easy it is to ride Metrolink.
Arrive 15 Minutes Early
This way you are sure not to miss your train.
Purchase Your Ticket
Purchase your ticket through the Ticket Vending Machines, located at each station or through our mobile app, available on the App Store and on Google Play.
Valid tickets are required on all Metrolink platforms. Tickets must be presented to a conductor or fare inspector upon request. Please remember to activate mobile tickets.
Confirm Correct Train
Some stations serve more than one train so check the electronic sign in the exterior window of the passenger car.
BOARD THE TRAIN
Stand behind the yellow line before the train comes to a complete stop.
FEEL SAFE & RELAXED
Riders and staff are mutually respectful and act courteous to one another.
View Code of Conduct
Sit Where you Want
There is no assigned seating on board Metrolink trains.
KNOW WHAT YOU CAN BRING
Metrolink wants all passengers to enjoy their ride. To maintain this there also are some items not allowed. View List
USE THE ON-BOARD AMENITIES
Enjoy Metrolink’s quiet cars, tables, power outlets, restrooms, bag storage, bicycle storage areas and drinking water.
GETTING OFF THE TRAIN
The conductor will announce each station prior to arrival. Use your Metrolink ticket to ride many connections for free!
There are hundreds of connections you can make with your valid Metrolink ticket including city bus, shuttle bus, light rail, and subway lines. Just three simple rules:
Same Day Ticket
All Metrolink tickets must be stamped with today’s date to be valid for boarding connecting transit (Monthly Passes must be for the current month).
Local Transit Only
Metrolink tickets are good for free rides on most local transit services only. An additional fare payment may be required for express or other non-local bus service.
Show Ticket
Just show your Metrolink ticket to the driver or attendant upon boarding your connecting transit service.
Using Metrolink is a wonderful experience that doesn’t require a lot of effort. For the best experience riding our trains, we suggest planning your trips first. This will inform you of everything you need to know to have a pleasent and memorable trip, everytime.
Find Stations
Decide on your departure station and where you plan on getting off by using our station locator.
View Stations
Check Schedule
After you know your stations, find the best times to arrive at your departing station by viewing our schedules.
View Schedules
Check Price
All you need to know now is how much your trip costs. Use our price finder to get the amount.
VIEW PRICE FINDER
