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SoCal Day Pass Is Taking the Hassle out of Holiday Travel

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer
December 3, 2025 at 01:47pm. Views: 4714

 Metrolink, Southern California’s regional passenger rail provider, is offering a budget-friendly, stress-free alternative to holiday traffic this Thanksgiving weekend. From Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, Metrolink trains will operate a weekend schedule on all lines except the Riverside Line, which does not run on weekends or select holidays. During this time, travelers can enjoy unlimited rides across Metrolink’s six-county network, including the Arrow service, for just $10 per day with the SoCal Day Pass. On Saturday and Sunday, up to three children under 18 may also ride free with each fare-paying adult.

Whether visiting family, heading to a local event or exploring the region, passengers can relax and let Metrolink do the work of driving. Customers also enjoy easy, no-cost transfers to many connecting local transit agencies, including LA Metro.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail 2 Rail® & Codeshare Blackout Dates

From Nov. 26 through Dec. 1, Amtrak will temporarily suspend the Rail 2 Rail® Program, which allows Metrolink Monthly Passholders to ride free on Pacific Surfliner trains. All codeshare trains that accept Metrolink tickets between Los Angeles and Ventura, will also be impacted due to anticipated ridership demand. These programs will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

How to Ride

To help make Thanksgiving weekend travel as smooth as possible, here are a few tips for enjoying a ride on Metrolink:

  • The SoCal Day Pass is available for purchase on the day of travel via the Metrolink mobile app or at any station ticket machine.
  • Don’t forget to check Metrolink’s train schedule ahead of time to plan your trip.
  • Sign up for Metrolink Alerts to receive timely service updates by email or text.
  • Look for onsite station signage and digital displays to direct you to the correct platform for boarding.
  • Once on board, listen for overhead announcements, including information about upcoming station stops.

CONTACT: Meredith Yeoman, Metrolink public relations manager, yeomanm@scrra.net or (213) 808-7227

About Metrolink (metrolinktrains.com)

Metrolink regional passenger rail service offers reliable, safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable transportation throughout an interconnected six-county network. Metrolink has 545.6 total service line miles and 67 stations across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego counties, connecting people, communities, and businesses and serving as an essential link in the region’s mobility landscape. Metrolink also operates the Arrow service, a nine-mile extension of the San Bernardino County Line linking the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands.

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