Non-refundable and non-replaceable, Metrolink tickets are sold at ticket machines on station platforms.

One-Way Ticket
Valid for a single one-way trip between the origin and destination stations. One-way tickets are valid for three hours from time of purchase. One-way mobile tickets expire at 3 am following the date of purchasing. Best for those who travel infrequently and plan to stay at their destination for more than one day.

SoCal Day Pass $15 Weekdays, $10 Weekends.
Valid for unlimited systemwide travel on the day of purchase for one flat fee. SoCal Day Passes are $15 on weekdays and $10 on weekends and holidays. SoCal Day Pass mobile tickets expire at 3 am following the date of purchase. Ideal for infrequent travelers who complete their trip or trips within a single day.

Advance Purchase Ticket
One-way or round-trip tickets can be purchased up to one year in advance. Select the advance purchase option and choose your travel date and ticket type. Unlike a same-day travel ticket, an advance purchase ticket will not include a printed expiration time. Use it any time on the day you chose to travel.

5-Day Flex Pass
The 5-Day Flex Pass is available only on the Metrolink Mobile App. To purchase, riders choose their origin and destination stations, then select 5-Day Flex Pass from the ticket menu. Once the pass is purchased, riders will find five one-day passes in their Mobile App ticket wallet. On the day of travel, the rider simply activates one of the one-day passes before boarding; the activated one-day pass will expire at the end of the day. Each 5-Day Flex Pass is valid for 30 days, allowing riders the flexibility to choose when to use their individual tickets to travel.

The 5-Day Flex Pass is valid for a 10 percent discount compared to one-way and round-trip ticket prices that can be used in conjunction with other reduced ticket types, such as student or senior passes.

Monthly Pass
Valid for unlimited travel between the origin and destination station during the calendar month printed on the pass. For convenience, monthly passes are sold from the 25th of the current month to the 14th of the new month. As a special benefit and at no additional charge, monthly pass holders can ride any Metrolink train from Friday 7 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. Sunday all weekend long, anywhere in the Metrolink system. Also at no additional charge, monthly pass holders can ride both Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains between the stations paired on the ticket as part of the Rail 2 Rail® program.

$10 SoCal Weekend Day Pass
Adult:
The Weekend SoCal Day Pass allows purchasers to ride anytime, anywhere system-wide on Saturday or Sunday for only $10. This pass includes free transfers to connecting rail or bus, except Amtrak. Metrolink monthly pass holders ride free on weekends systemwide. The Weekend Day Pass SoCal Day Passis available for purchase for $10 on Saturday or Sunday on the Metrolink Mobile App or at ticket machines at any Metrolink station with weekend service and can be purchased by selecting "Weekend Day Pass" on the home screen.
Child:
On weekends, three children 17 and under can ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

Mobility-4-All
California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders qualify for 50% off Metrolink ticket or pass for travel to school, work and anywhere else across SoCal Metrolink’s service area. Riders with an EBT card must purchase a paper ticket from a Metrolink ticket machine. For more information, visit https://metrolinktrains.com/lowincomefare or for Spanish https://metrolinktrains.com/programa-de-descuento-de-tarifas/.

Metrolink and Amtrak Transfers
Only OCTA buses that directly connect with Metrolink trains at or near rail stations will honor Metrolink tickets and passes. Only OCTA routes 1, 25, 26, 29, 38, 43, 47/A, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 70, 71, 83, 85, 86, 90, 91, 123, 143, 153, 453, 463, 472, 473, 480, 543, 553, 560 accept valid Metrolink tickets as full fare for travel to and from stations. A valid Metrolink ticket must be shown each time you board the bus; passengers must show a valid Metrolink pass or ticket, swipe a valid OCTA pass *, or pay the cash fare to board. Amtrak tickets cannot be used as transfers.

* Additional fare may be required for express routes.

Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the discounts.

Whether it’s to work, school or just for fun, the train can save you money. Simply pick the pass that’s right for you and start saving today.

Youth (17 and under)
On weekends, kids 17 and under ride free with a fare-paying adult.

Youth (Ages 6 to 18)
50% off Monthly Pass, 5-Day Flex Pass, One-Way and SoCal Day Pass tickets

Child (Ages 5 and under)
Three children ride free with an adult using a valid ticket - each additional child pays youth fare.

Students of Any Age
50% off Monthly Pass, 5-Day Flex Pass, One-Way and SoCal Day Pass tickets with a valid Student ID.

Senior (Ages 65 and over)
25% off Monthly Pass
50% off One-Way, SoCal Day Pass, and 5-Day Flex Pass tickets
Please present photo ID with date of birth to the fare inspector upon request

Persons with Disabilities/Medicare
25% off Monthly Pass
50% off One-Way, SoCal Day Pass, and 5-Day Flex Pass tickets
Please present proof of eligibility to the fare inspector upon request:

• LA County Transit Operators Association ID card
• Reduced fare ID card from other transit system
• Medicare ID card
• DMV placard ID card
• LA County Access Services ID Card holders ride at no cost within Los Angeles County only

A Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is allowed to accompany a person with a disability without purchasing a ticket. The PCA must board and detrain with the person with a disability.
For information on riding Metrolink with a service animal please review the information on our Accessibility page.

Active Military

10% off One-Way and Round-Trip tickets
Please present a valid Common Access Card (CAC) to the fare inspector upon request.

Law Enforcement Officers Ride Free in Class A Uniform

Uniformed law enforcement officers may ride free of charge in a Class A uniform including badge, nameplate, service weapon, and gun belt & holster.

Please present a valid photo ID upon request.

Please Note: Law Enforcement Officers riding free of charge in uniform on Metrolink must respond to incidents or accidents, take action if criminal activity is observed, and may be asked to give up their seat to paying passengers on crowded trains.

School Group Travel  

• Price $1.50 per person for one-way travel, $3.00 for round-trip travel
• Minimum 1 chaperon per 10 students, maximum 1 chaperon per 5 students. 1 to 1 ratio permitted on students with disabilities. (All other adults must purchase tickets from ticket machines on day of travel).
• NO transfers to connecting transit will be provided
• Students ages 5 - 18 and/or attending K - 12 regardless of age
• Minimum group size is 15
• Reservations must be made six weeks prior to travel date at (800) 371-5465 (LINK)
• Payment must be received 30 days prior to travel date
• Weekend school trips not allowed
• Limited space available

Booking a School Group Trip

Booking a school group trip on Metrolink is as easy as 1, 2, and 3!

1. Call (800) 371-5465 (LINK) to make your reservation with Metrolink. Reservations must be made six weeks prior to travel.
2. Send in payment 30 days prior to travel.
3. Board the train with your valid travel voucher.

Transferring to Metro  

Looking to take your school group onto the Metro Rail or bus? Please call Metro’s student field trip reservation number at 213-922-4048. A separate reservation is required if you wish to transfer onto the Metro system.

Recreational Group Travel

• For groups of 15 or more persons, maximum 50
• Tickets cost $12.00 per person plus a $2.50 processing fee per order, all ages, for same day travel to and from an origin station.
• Final payment must be received three weeks prior to the trip date
• Transfers to most municipal operators
• Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance at (800) 371-5465 (LINK)
• Limited space available during off-peak periods

Metrolink Weekend Discounts
Adult:
The Weekend SoCal Day Pass allows purchasers to ride anytime, anywhere system-wide on Saturday or Sunday for only $10. This pass includes free transfers to connecting rail or bus, except Amtrak. Metrolink monthly pass holders ride free on weekends systemwide. The Weekend Day Pass SoCal Day Pass is available for purchase for $10 on Saturday or Sunday on the Metrolink Mobile App or at ticket machines at any Metrolink station with weekend service and can be purchased by selecting "Weekend Day Pass" on the home screen.
Child:
On weekends, three children 17 and under can ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

Mobility-4-All
California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders qualify for 50% off Metrolink ticket or pass. Travel to school, work and anywhere else across SoCal Metrolink’s service area. Riders with an EBT card must purchase a paper ticket from a Metrolink ticket machine. For more information, visit https://metrolinktrains.com/lowincomefare or for Spanish https://metrolinktrains.com/programa-de-descuento-de-tarifas/.

Purchasing tickets and passes is easy
You have a number of choices for purchasing Metrolink tickets and passes.

Mobile App
Click here for information and how to download.

You can simply purchase them at any station using the ticket vending machines (TVMs), or if you prefer to plan ahead, you can go to a ticket outlet or order by mail. 

Here are more details on purchasing your next ride on Metrolink.

Ticket vending machines
Every Metrolink station has a ticket vending machine (TVM) allowing you to purchase your ticket or pass right on the spot. New ticket machines accept cash, credit and debit cards, Corporate Quick Cards and promotional codes for payment. Later this year, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and transit vouchers can be used to purchase tickets. For more information, visit our Using the TVM section.

Ticket outlets
You can pick up your Metrolink ticket or pass from several outlets throughout Los Angeles County. Please call to confirm which types of Metrolink tickets are available at each location.

• Los Angeles Union Station 
  (800) 371-5465 (LINK)
  800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles

  Two ticket windows at Union Station offer all ticket types as well as the option to purchase tickets with a personal check or TransitCheck. Ticket windows are open 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

• Diamond Bar* (909) 839-7045
  (City Hall) 21825 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar

• Foothill Transit (800) 743-3463 - Please call to confirm which types of Metrolink tickets are available at each location.

  • Claremont - 200 W. 1st St. #B, Claremont (at the Claremont Depot)
  • El Monte - 3501 Santa Anita Ave., 2nd Floor
  • City of Industry - Puente Hills Mall, 1600 Azusa Ave., Space 571
  • Pomona - 100 West Commercial Ave
  • West Covina - 100 S. Vincent Ave., No. 200

• La Puente* (626) 855-1500
  (City Hall) 15900 E. Main St., La Puente

• La Verne* (909) 596-8700
  (City Hall) 3660 D St., La Verne

• Los Angeles, Nuri's (213) 747-2520
  Transamerica Center 1149 S. Hill St., Los Angeles

• City of Walnut* (909) 595-7543
  21201 La Puente Rd., Walnut

*Sells to city residents only

Pass by mail
You can purchase your monthly pass from the convenience of home. Just download the Pass By Mail form and put in the mail. Remember, the form must be received before the 15th of the month to receive your pass by the 1st of the new month.