Metrolink

Mobile tickets for Metrolink journeys

Metrolink is the official ticketing app for Southern California’s commuter rail service, developed by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority. It suits regular commuters, occasional riders, and weekend travelers who want to buy and carry their rail tickets on an Android phone instead of using a paper ticket or station machine.

What you can do in the app

• Buy one-way and round-trip tickets from your phone.
• Choose longer-use options, including 5-Day and 10-Day Flex passes where available.
• Keep active and stored tickets together in a mobile ticket wallet.
• Activate a ticket on screen for inspection during your journey.
• Move tickets to a replacement device if your phone is lost, stolen, or upgraded.

A practical commuter tool

The app focuses on the parts of a rail trip that happen before boarding: selecting an origin and destination, paying by card, and keeping the resulting ticket ready to use. That makes it most useful for riders who already know their Metrolink route and want to avoid a trip to the ticket vending machine. Flex and multi-day options also give frequent riders more choice than buying a separate ticket for every journey.

What riders should know

Metrolink has passed 500,000 installs and holds a 3.47 rating from 1,164 reviews. As a mobile ticketing service, it depends on having a working phone available when the ticket needs to be shown or activated, so battery and access to the app matter on travel days. It is best viewed as a focused fare and ticket utility rather than a broad travel planner.