Train
Introduction
Train service in Ventura County is available through Metrolink and Amtrak, providing connections between local communities, Los Angeles, and destinations beyond. Explore service information, stations and connections, transfer programs, and weekend travel options below.
Metrolink is Southern California’s regional rail system. Its commuter trains link communities to employment and activity centers.
- Metrolink’s Ventura County Line operates between East Ventura and Los Angeles (Union Station) Monday through Friday.
- From the East Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo stations, Metrolink provides commuter service into LA in the morning with trips returning in the afternoon and evening.
- From the Moorpark and Simi Valley stations, Metrolink provides additional morning trips and a couple afternoon trips into Los Angeles, as well as additional return service.
METROLINK SCHEDULES AND RIDER INFORMATION
Amtrak provides passenger rail service to 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In Ventura County, Amtrak offers two routes:
- Pacific Surfliner: Twelve daily round-trips between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. Additional information and resources can be found below.
- NEW: A new daily Pacific Surfliner roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo starts May 4, 2026, expanding travel and commuter options for riders along California’s Central Coast. Read about the new service in the VCTC Newsroom. Visit pacificsurfliner.com/goCentralCoast for information and to book trips.
| New Pacific Surfliner Morning Service | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Morning Service | Train Station | Afternoon Return |
| 6:14 AM | Simi Valley | 6:24 PM |
| 6:31 AM | Moorpark | 6:06 PM |
| 6:43 AM | Camarillo | 5:53 PM |
| 6:57 AM | Oxnard | 5:42 PM |
| 7:11 AM | Ventura | 5:26 PM |
| 7:37 AM | Carpinteria | 4:57 PM |
| 7:56 AM | Santa Barbara | 4:40 PM |
| 8:11 AM | Goleta | 4:25 PM |
- Coast Starlight: Once daily service between Los Angeles and Seattle. Stops only at Oxnard and Simi Valley stations.
AMTRAK SCHEDULES AND RIDER INFORMATION
Codeshare
Codeshare is a program created by Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, that allows Metrolink Ventura County Line ticket holders to ride Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains and vice-versa between Los Angeles and Ventura.
Please visit Metrolink’s website for more information about the program and train schedules. Find Amtrak Pacific Surfliner schedule information here.
Bus/Rail Transfer Programs
VCTC and Gold Coast Transit District accept Metrolink and Amtrak tickets. Simi Valley Transit accepts Metrolink tickets.
Stations and Connections
Downtown Ventura
AMTRAK
Harbor Blvd. and Figueroa St.
Connects with: Gold Coast Transit, VCTC
East Ventura
METROLINK
6175 Ventura Blvd.
Connects with: Gold Coast Transit
Oxnard
METROLINK & AMTRAK
201 E. Fourth St.
Connects with: Gold Coast Transit
Camarillo
METROLINK & AMTRAK
30 Lewis Rd.
Connects with: Camarillo Area Transit, Camarillo Trolley, VCTC
Moorpark
METROLINK & AMTRAK
300 High St.
Connects with: Moorpark City Transit, VCTC
Simi Valley
METROLINK & AMTRAK
5050 Los Angeles Ave.
Connects with: Simi Valley Transit, VCTC
Weekend Train Service
Explore train destinations this weekend between Ventura and Downtown L.A.
Metrolink’s $10 weekend pass gives you access to both Metrolink AND certain Amtrak trains. More trains, more trips, and more options. It’s time to plan your next weekend adventure.
View the Schedule for both Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink.
CODESHARE
Codeshare is a program created by Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, that allows Metrolink Ventura County Line ticket holders to ride Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains and vice versa between Los Angeles and Ventura.
Please visit Metrolink’s website for more information about the program and train schedules.
Pacific Surfliner has additional weekend service available.
Click below for additional information on Metrolink Weekend Service.
Locations
VENTURA – DOWNTOWN (BEACH)
39 East Harbor Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
.09 miles (or 450 feet)
Ventura Pier
.5 miles
EAST VENTURA METROLINK
6175 Ventura Blvd.,
Ventura CA 93003
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Ventura Aquatic Center
3.3 miles
The Collection at Riverpark
2 miles
OXNARD TRANSIT CENTER
201 E 4th St,
Oxnard, CA 93030
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Downtown Oxnard
0.3 miles
Murphy Auto Museum
2 miles
Esplanade Shopping Center
2.3 miles
The Collection at Riverpark
3 miles
CAMARILLO METROLINK
30 Lewis Rd.,
Camarillo, CA 93010
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Old Town Camarillo
0.8 miles
Camarillo Premium Outlets
1.3 miles
Camarillo Ranch House
1.2 miles
MOORPARK METROLINK
300 High St,
Moorpark, CA 93021
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Underwood Family Farms
3.1 miles
America’s Teaching Zoo
3.4 miles
Arroyo Vista Community Park
2.0 miles
Historic Downtown Moorpark
0.2 miles
SIMI VALLEY METROLINK
505 E Los Angeles Ave,
Simi Valley, CA 93036
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Santa Susana Railroad Depot & Museum
3.2 miles
Rocky Pointe Natural Park
2.9 miles
Arroyo Simi Bike Path
1.2 miles
CHATSWORTH METROLINK
10045 Old Depot Plaza Rd,
Chatsworth, CA 91311
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Boulderdash San Fernando Valley
3.2 miles
Metro Orange Line
0.1 miles
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
2.9 miles
NORTHRIDGE METROLINK
8775 Wilbur Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 91324
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Northridge Fashion Center
1.2 miles
Boulderdash San Fernando Valley
1.8 miles
CSU Northridge
1.5 miles
VAN NUYS METROLINK
7724 Van Nuys Blvd,
Van Nuys, CA 91405
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Woodley Park
3.9 miles
LA Valley College
4.0 miles
BURBANK AIRPORT
3750 W. Empire Ave.,
Burbank, CA 91505
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Burbank Airport
1.2 miles
Burbank Empire Center
1.9 miles
Martial Arts History Museum
3.3 miles
DOWNTOWN BURBANK
201 N. Front St.,
Burbank CA 91502
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Burbank Town Center
0.9 miles
Autry Museum of the American West
3.4 miles
GLENDALE METROLINK
400 W Cerritos Ave,
Glendale, CA 91204
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Museum of Neon Art
1.6 miles
The Americana at Brand
1.5 miles
Griffith Park
3.5 miles
Glendale Galleria
1.7 miles
L.A. UNION STATION
800 N Alameda St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
DISTANCE FROM STATION
Olvera Street
0.2 miles
Grand Central Market
1.0 mile
Angel’s Flight Railway
1.1 miles
Little Tokyo
0.5 miles
Broad Museum
1.1 miles
Walt Disney Concert Hall
1.0 mile