Holiday service and promotions make this the perfect time to get to know public transportation

Los Angeles- Metrolink, the only public transportation provider that serves the entire Southern California region, wants to be a part of your holiday travel plans. New holiday promotions make it even more affordable to take Metrolink trains to your destinations.

From Dec. 19 until Dec. 30, Metrolink is offering a 2-for-1 off-peak special that allows two people to ride for the price of one. The promotion is valid Monday through Friday, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with the purchase of a roundtrip or one-way ticket. Click here to learn more.

Metrolink's popular $10 Weekend Pass will remain valid throughout the holiday season. This pass allows passengers to ride any Metrolink train between Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11:59 p.m. for one low price. The fare also includes free transfers to other buses and rail across the region.

Throughout the holiday season, Metrolink trains will operate on a regular schedule except on Dec. 25 and 26 as well as Jan. 1 and 2. On those days, the Antelope Valley and San Bernardino lines will operate on a regular Sunday schedule. (On Jan. 2, the first train from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Union Station will depart 50 minutes earlier to allow riders to take the Metrolink train to the Rose Bowl Parade.) There will be no Metrolink service for the Inland Empire-Orange County, Orange County, Riverside and Ventura County lines on these days.

For more information on Metrolink service and schedules, please visit www.metrolinktrains.com.