The Metrolink connects Los Angeles, CA and Victorville, US over a 538-mile route operated by SCRRA, calling at 14 stations across 2 states.
Quick Facts
- Operator
- SCRRA
- Service type
- Commuter Rail
- Endpoints
- Los Angeles ↔ Victorville
- Distance
- 538 mi
- Frequency
- Seven lines with weekday peak service
- Stations
- 14
- States served
- 2 (CA, US)
- Typical fare range
- $5 – $19
Route guide
The Metrolink is a commuter rail service operated by SCRRA. Trains run Seven lines with weekday peak service over 538 miles of mainline track between Los Angeles Union Station and Victorville, calling at 14 intermediate and terminal stations across 2 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.
What to watch for: Pacific Surfliner overlap south of LAUS; San Gabriel Mountains backdrop; Santa Susana Pass.
History & service notes
Established in 1992, Metrolink runs the longest single commuter line west of the Mississippi (Antelope Valley Line, 87 miles). Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.
Equipment
Typical consist on the Metrolink includes bombardier bi-levels, Hyundai Rotem cars, Tier-4 Charger F125 locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.
Stops along the route
Stations are listed in geographical order from Los Angeles to Victorville. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.
- Los Angeles Union Station — Los Angeles, CA
- Glendale — Glendale, CA
- Hollywood Burbank Airport — Burbank, CA
- Van Nuys — Van Nuys, CA
- Simi Valley — Simi Valley, CA
- Oxnard — Oxnard, CA
- Fullerton — Fullerton, CA
- Anaheim — Anaheim, CA
- Santa Ana — Santa Ana, CA
- Irvine — Irvine, CA
- Oceanside — Oceanside, CA
- San Bernardino — San Bernardino, US
- Riverside — Riverside, US
- Victorville — Victorville, US
Sample fares & travel times
Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.
| From | To | Distance | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Glendale | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Glendale | Burbank | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Burbank | Van Nuys | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Van Nuys | Simi Valley | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Simi Valley | Oxnard | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Oxnard | Fullerton | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Fullerton | Anaheim | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Anaheim | Santa Ana | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Santa Ana | Irvine | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Irvine | Oceanside | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Oceanside | San Bernardino | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| San Bernardino | Riverside | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Riverside | Victorville | 41 mi | 59m | $8 – $13 |
| Glendale | Victorville | 497 mi | 10h 6m | $8 – $18 |
| Los Angeles | Burbank | 83 mi | 1h 50m | $8 – $13 |
| Burbank | Victorville | 455 mi | 9h 16m | $8 – $17 |
| Los Angeles | Van Nuys | 124 mi | 2h 39m | $8 – $13 |
| Van Nuys | Victorville | 414 mi | 8h 27m | $8 – $16 |
Connections & transfers
Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Los Angeles, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Victorville. The corridor passes through cities including Los Angeles, Glendale, and Victorville, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.
Further Reading on the Metrolink
- Riding the Metrolink: a first-timer's full-route diary
- Best window seats and viewing tips along the line