Codeshare Trains
What's a Codeshare?
Codeshare is a program Metrolink created, in partnership with Amtrak, that allows Metrolink Ventura County Line ticket holders to ride select Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains between Los Angeles and Ventura.
How does codeshare work?
- All Metrolink ticket holders can travel on codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains A761, A770, A777, and A784, within the station pairs of their ticket, on the Ventura County Line.
- The codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains are available seven days a week including Saturday and Sunday.
- You can ride anytime; there are no blackout dates.
- The codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains give Ventura County Line riders access to the Ventura - Downtown / Beach station. Metrolink trains will serve this station in the future.
PASSENGERS MUST FOLLOW AMTRAK SURFLINER RULES
- Riders with bicycles require a valid Amtrak ticket with complimentary bike reservation. Details can be found here.
- Personal care attendants (PCAs) must purchase a ticket.
- Passengers traveling with service animals should make a reservation with Amtrak. Click here for details about traveling with service animals on Amtrak.
- One child under the age of two (2) may ride free with a paying adult. Registration is not required for children.
- At this time, the Metrolink Kids Ride Free on Weekends promotion is not valid on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains.
- Answers to additional questions about Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains can be found here and below under FAQ.
FAQ
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains A761, A770, A777, and A784 are included as codeshare trains. We are working with Amtrak to add more trains in the future.
The codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains stop at all Metrolink stations except Ventura - East station. The codeshare trains also give Ventura County Line riders access to the Ventura - Downtown / Beach station.
The Ventura - Downtown / Beach Station is located at 39 E. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. It is along E. Harbor Boulevard between Figueroa Street and Ventura Avenue across the street from the parking lot serving the Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center. Metrolink trains currently do not serve this station but will in the future. The codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains give Ventura County Line riders access to this station.
Metrolink tickets are available on the Metrolink Mobile App or the ticket machines located at stations. There will be a Metrolink ticket machine installed at the Ventura - Downtown / Beach Station in the future.
No. There are no blackout dates for codeshare trains. Ride anytime!
Customers with a Metrolink ticket or pass cannot bring bicycles on board codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains. Cyclists require a bicycle reservation, which is complimentary with paid Amtrak tickets. Amtrak tickets and bike reservations can be obtained by visiting Amtrak.com, at Quik-Trak ticketing machines, from station ticket agents, or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Yes, all Metrolink tickets and passes are valid on codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains. However, riders with bicycles require a valid Amtrak ticket with complimentary bike reservation and Metrolink's Kids Ride Free promotion is not valid on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains.
No. This monthly pass holder benefit only applies to Metrolink operated trains, not codeshare trains. For details, please visit the Metrolink Ticket and Passes page here.
Yes, your weekend day pass is valid on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains.