With Thanksgiving week traffic projected to approach pre-pandemic levels, Metrolink is offering relief from gridlock stress with a $10 Holiday Pass, allowing passengers unlimited trips for the day that the pass is purchased on, either Thanksgiving or Black Friday. 

Over the busy holiday weekend, Metrolink is offering the $10 Weekend Day Pass for adults, while three children under the age of 17 can join each adult on the ride for free, according to Metrolink officials.

“The primary reason our riders choose Metrolink instead of driving their cars is they prefer a relaxing ride over the stress of sitting in gridlock,” said Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle.

The Metrolink experience allows riders to relax and enjoy their commute aboard the double-decker trains that offer views of southern California’s diverse scenery, according to Metrolink officials. 

“SoCal roads are at their most stressful in the days leading up to Thanksgiving and through the weekend,” Kettle said. “We want to make it easy and affordable for everyone to enjoy their holiday by getting them where they need to go – be it for holiday get-togethers, sight-seeing or shopping – without traffic and parking hassles.”

Metrolink bike cars make it easy for casual and serious bike riders to explore southern California’s many trails, while there is designated space for surfboards and picnic gear onboard as well, according to Metrolink officials. 

On Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, Metrolink is expected to operate on the Antelope Valley, Ventura County, San Bernardino, Orange County, 91/Perris Valley, and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, according to a statement from Metrolink. 

Metrolink trains are not expected to operate on the Riverside Line on Thanksgiving or Black Friday. 

The Rail 2 Rail program, which normally allows Metrolink Monthly Pass users to take Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains on the Ventura County, Inland Empire-Orange County and Orange County lines, is set to be suspended between Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 29. Regular Rail 2 Rail service will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 30.

For a full list of Metrolink’s schedules, click here.

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