Codeshare Trains

What is Codeshare?

Codeshare is a program Metrolink created, in partnership with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, that allows Metrolink ticket holders to ride all Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains between L.A. Union Station and Ventura on weekdays and weekends. 

Codeshare provides customers with valid tickets for either rail service more train options between L.A. Union Station and Ventura County. Codeshare runs as a pilot program, currently slated to end June 30, 2025.

How does codeshare work?

• Metrolink ticket holders can now travel on codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains within the station pairs of their ticket: 

  • For southbound travel from Ventura County to L.A., catch a ride on A770, A774, A784, A790, or A794 on both weekdays and weekends. 
  • If you're headed northbound from L.A. to Ventura County, choose from A761, A765, A769, A777, or A785, available on both weekdays and weekends. 
• The codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains are available seven days a week, including Saturday and Sunday. You can use codeshare anytime, within the guidelines.
• 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.
• Codeshare also works on Antelope Valley Line between L.A. Union Station and Burbank – Downtown only. 
• To ride codeshare Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains, riders must be in possession of a valid Metrolink ticket between valid station pairs.
• Pacific Surfliner codeshare trains may be affected during Rail 2 Rail blackout periods.
  • Codeshare service will be temporarily suspended on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and  Sunday, Dec. 1. 
  • Pacific Surfliner can suspend the agreement and not accept Metrolink tickets and passes on a train-by-train basis based on capacity.

PASSENGERS MUST FOLLOW AMTRAK PACIFIC SURFLINER RULES

• The lower level of the two Pacific Surfliner business class cars is reserved for elderly or disabled business class passengers only. These two cars are not open to Rail 2 Rail or codeshare. However, the lower level of the Pacific Surfliner unreserved cars are reserved for elderly and disabled passengers regardless of ticket type (so long as it is a valid ticket).
• Riders with bicycles require a valid Amtrak ticket with a complimentary bike reservation. Details can be found here.
• Personal care attendants (PCAs) must purchase a ticket.
• Passengers traveling with service animals require a valid Amtrak ticket and an accompanying reservation for the service animal. Details can be found here.
• 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 the FAQ below.