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Join Metrolink for a Day of Free Rides in Honor of Rosa Parks
On Transit Equity Day, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Metrolink is offering free rides to honor civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks and her pivotal role in the fight for transportation equity. No ticket is required to ride the train, so you can travel without limits and explore Southern California while celebrating the legacy of equality and access for all.
In addition to free Metrolink rides, participating bus operators across our service area will also waive fares for the day. This ensures seamless, barrier-free travel to your favorite destinations, school, work, or essential errands.
Explore More with Free Bus Connections
Connecting to or from a Metrolink station? Participating bus operators, including LA Metro in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County, will also be fare-free on Transit Equity Day, making it simple to complete your journey without extra costs. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience stress-free, seamless travel while leaving your car behind.
Everyday Discounts for Affordable, Equitable Transit
At Metrolink, equity is more than just a fare-free day—we’re committed to making public transit accessible every day of the year. That’s why we offer a variety of Everyday Discounts to keep fares affordable for all riders.
Everyday Discounts
The Student Adventure Pass, a grant-funded pilot program, offers free Metrolink rides to K-12, technical school, college, and university students in Southern California with valid student ID cards.
Download the Metrolink mobile app, register using your student e-mail address, verify your account, and activate your pass! Student ID is required to ride.
Metrolink's Mobility-4-All program offers riders a 50% discount on any Metrolink ticket or pass available with a valid California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. To qualify for the discount, riders must possess a valid EBT card issued by the state of California. No further application is needed. Discount available only on ticket vending machines.
Metrolink offers 10% off One-Way and Round-Trip tickets for active military personnel. Please present a valid Common Access Card (CAC) to the fare inspector upon request.
Disabled or Medicare passengers qualify for:
- 25% off a Monthly Pass and 7-Day Pass, or
- 50% off One-Way and Round-Trip tickets.
Identification required: LA County Transit Operators Association ID card, Reduced fare ID card from other transit systems, Medicare ID card, DMV placard ID card).
LA County Access Services ID Card holders ride at no cost within Los Angeles County only.
To be eligible for discount, please present photo ID with date of birth or proof of eligibility to the fare inspector upon request.
A Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is allowed to accompany a person with a disability without purchasing a ticket. The PCA must board and detrain with the person with a disability.
Discover Southern California on Transit Equity Day
Whether you're heading to work, visiting friends, or exploring iconic destinations, Metrolink makes it easier than ever to travel across Southern California.
With more trains than ever on weekdays, our expanded schedule offers greater flexibility and convenience for riders. From beach cities and mountain retreats to urban centers and cultural landmarks, our network connects you to the best the region has to offer.
Need travel inspiration? Check out some of our top destination picks for Transit Equity Day and start planning your adventure. With free fares and expanded service, there’s no better time to explore Southern California.
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Plan Your Free Ride Now!
Click here to explore our train schedules and plan your free trip across Southern California.
FAQ
Transit Equity Day is observed each year on Rosa Parks’ birthday, February 4, to celebrate her courage and commitment to civil rights. Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus in 1955 sparked a nationwide movement for justice and transportation equality.
Public transit agencies like Metrolink join this nationwide effort to promote accessible, affordable, and sustainable transit options for everyone. By removing barriers to mobility, we aim to create a more equitable and connected Southern California.
Metrolink is offering free rides all day on Sunday, February 4 in honor of Transit Equity Day to help promote equity for all in public transportation. This applies to both Metrolink and Arrow trains.
No, all rides on Metrolink are FREE on February 4, 2025. When you arrive at the station you can board the train without a ticket.
Metrolink riders can ride any Metrolink train throughout our system for free on Transit Equity Day. Additionally, the following counties are providing free transportation throughout their county.
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
- Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA)
- Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), and
- Riverside County Transit Authority (RCTC)
Other transit operators in other counties and on other systems may require a fare. Free transfers from Metrolink to Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, including codeshare trains, will not apply on February 4.
Yes, Metrolink is committed to providing safe, affordable transportation for everyone and provides daily discounted fares for students, children, the disabled, seniors and active military.
During special promotions, Metrolink offers free ride days so people can try the train to get to work, school or a leisure destination. Learn more about Metrolink's Everyday Discounts here.
No, the free rides are only available on Metrolink trains, and on the participating bus operators previously mentioned.
Please check with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner about any plans for Transit Equity Day. Codeshare and Rail 2 Rail will continue to apply for Metrolink monthly pass holders.