Metrolink is expanding its Ventura County Line Saturday service, adding connections to and from three additional stations—Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura-East—to existing service between Moorpark and Los Angeles.
The new expanded service will begin on Aug. 14.
Metrolink launched Ventura County Line Saturday service on May 29 with one roundtrip connecting Moorpark, Simi Valley, Chatsworth, Northridge, Van Nuys, Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles. The service is made possible from funding provided by the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and Los Angeles Metro.
The Saturday service will depart the Ventura-East Station at 8:15 a.m. and arrive at Union Station at 10:07 a.m. The return trip leaves Union Station at 4:28 p.m., returning to Ventura-East at 6:16 p.m.
“From our beaches to our cities, connecting all parts of Southern California is critically important to re-energizing our region’s economy post-pandemic,” said Metrolink Board Member and Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Vice Chairman Tony Trembley. “Not only do local businesses need the support, but I think that we’d all like to get out of the house and have fun and Metrolink is the best place to start a summer day trip or a relaxing staycation.”
“The expanded Saturday service means even more families can take safe, affordable trips to explore Ventura and Los Angeles counties and avoid bumper-to-bumper weekend freeway traffic,” added Darren Kettle, executive director of VCTC and appointed CEO of Metrolink due to begin on Sept. 7.
Travelers to Los Angeles arrive at historic Union Station where they are just a short walk or Metro connection from destinations including Chinatown, Grand Central Market, Grand Hope Park and The Bloc, an open-air plaza in downtown Los Angeles featuring restaurants, upscale shops, bars, and entertainment and a movie theater.
“Providing people with affordable, comfortable and safe transportation is the surest way for our region to recover from the pandemic,” Metrolink Interim CEO Arnold Hackett said. “This Metrolink service provides economic benefits for business districts along the Ventura County Line and throughout the San Fernando Valley.”
Adults can purchase a $10 Weekend Day Pass that is valid for unlimited rides on Metrolink trains on Saturday or Sunday. With Metrolink’s Kids Ride Free on Weekends fare, as many as three children aged 17 and younger ride for free with a paying adult, so the new service will offer more affordable connections to summer fun. Paid Metrolink fare includes free transfers to the Los Angeles County Metro bus, subway and light-rail system.
