Metrolink is Southern California’s regional passenger rail system, serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as Oceanside in San Diego County. This convenient and efficient alternative to driving connects people in Southern California to major destinations and employment centers in comfort and safety.

We have delightful day trips from LA to Oceanside carefully curated for fun and adventure over the holidays. To honor this season of fun and caring, this year we’re sharing awareness of services with Olive Crest, a non-profit that provides crucial services for the development of children and families in crisis.

In Orange County, OCTA’s Metrolink rail service has 11 stations from Buena Park to San Clemente. Metrolink's interactive system map will help you find the nearest station to your home and destination.

The 5 Best Beach-Worthy Destinations Picture endless stretches of shoreline, historic piers, whale watching adventures and golden tans. Most beaches are an easy walk from the Metrolink station.

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In Los Angeles County, the EZ Transit Pass program provides Metrolink ticket holders with unlimited travel on services offered by local participants. Your ticket with an EZ logo in the corner features a QR code.

9 Cool Shopping and Dining Adventures Imagine an escape with friends for a day of shopping and discovering new restaurants, bistros and boutiques. Most are an easy stroll from the Metrolink station.

Motorist Services Motorist Services includes the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Program (SAFE). The SAFE Program is comprised of Freeway Services Patrol (FSP), Call Box Network, and Orange County 511 Service, all designed and operated to assist motorists on Orange County’s network of freeways.

Challenging Ride Oceanside 26 miles one way This route is for those who are already familiar with the trials and tribulations of getting a pass from the Camp Pendleton Marine Base so they cycle through to Oceanside. If you do, then putting your bike on Metrolink and starting from San Clemente can make for a great adventure.