Today was my first time taking a train anywhere and surprisingly the train was very smooth and…read morecomfortable. The seats were a decent size seat. There was a good amount of legroom, depending on how you sat and where the chairs were situated. The train for every stop was on time going there and coming back. Highly recommend.

Cute & great location to the historical or old Orange town (3mins walk) plus right next to Hilbert…read moreMuseum (part of Chapman University). Don't see ticket boot but there is kiosk and trains info monitor. There is a restaurant right on the deck (big one) and big parking lot.

SO SAD the services will conclude on March 31, 2026! It was such a great hack/way to visit Disney…read moreif you're willing to sometimes wait 20-30 minutes between each bus. I once went here on a day trip using the Metrolink train and then used the bus route 553 (which is apparently on weekdays) to go to Disney. I find that the route was fine although there were a lot more stops to the park, and it drops you off 3 blocks away. On a weekend on Sunday, I used the ART route bus 15. I liked this route because it was only 3-4 stops and you're directly dropped off at Disneyland's bus center so it's a shorter walk to the park. I only wish the bus came at its scheduled times or were properly updated on the live route site, so you're stuck waiting longer than expected and you're unsure of when the bus will exactly come. - free parking at the lot, gates open automatically , unless event is happening across the street at Honda center - prepay adult day passes ($6 all day) online and show email to bus driver - very clean and impressively aesthetic transit center, usually empty

Large lot and cool looking clean station…read more I find the ARTIC is a good solution for when you going to Disneyland solo or are meeting people at the park because $40 for 1 person to park at Disneyland is a lot of money! Only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because the bus to/from Disneyland isn't that frequent. If you are Disneyland truly on a barebones budget (I get it!), you park here and just deal with the 30 minute wait times which it has taken me. In my experience it has been much faster getting picked up here than getting dropped off.

You can tell this is an old train station by looking at the structure and its layout. I'm sure…read morethat at one point it was absolutely beautiful. Not so much now. Caught the Amtrak Surfliner from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego. While the ride was great, this train station was a bit of an adventure. Signage is not really clear about where to go, especially if you've never been here before. Restrooms were all closed. Could not find any guard or employee to answer any questions. You have to walk outside to see the screen that shows you train times and track number, but of course, that is after you've meandered around the actual station looking for information. Obviously this is a heavily traveled line (for both Metrolink and Amtrak), so you would think that there would at least be someONE there to assist travelers. Truly, it looks deserted when you enter, almost as if you've stepped back in time to see what an old train station looks like. Disappointed, and as a new traveler that has never used this station before, I felt very lost and a little creeped out.

It looks like they're trying to return the Santa Anna MetroLink to its previous glory!…read more The maintenance crew outside was working on tiles, near the fountain, but at a very slow pace. The fountain there still looks beautiful. I heard that security is getting really tough here, and not nice. From what I hear this is because of people needing shelter, and electricity sources are frequent in this particular location. 30 years ago, I recall actually someone having their honeymoon or wedding pictures here ! It's still a beautiful façade. it needs a lot of TLC, money going into it to bring it into its glory again. Its present situation is disheartening. I'll check in a few months to let you know my observations, & reconstruction progress.

You can't beat the Amtrak here in Southern California. It's so easy and relaxing as opposed to…read moredriving on the 5 freeway! I love looking at the ocean and all the beautiful palm trees along the way. It's super crowded today on 2/27/26 and we found seats in the first car. Next stop, Anaheim after Santa Ana. They have free Wi-Fi and you can work or nap or read.

Gabe was completely rude right off the batt and snapped at us for asking a question when asked to…read moreplease be nicer he laughed in my face and told me to go fuck myself then then got on the surf liner to sandiego /oceanside to collect tickets ...

The Arctic station has such a lovely structural design and lights up at night. Quite easy to spot…read morefrom the distance! It's located right across from the Honda Center. This station is fairly clean and parking is easy to navigate and spacious. Few options of places to grab a snack inside the station. Parking is free but just make sure to fill out the overnight document online if you'll be leaving your car. The Amtrak trains are clean, especially the newer trains and have comfortable seats with trays. When going to SD love taking the train to relax or get some work done. Another bonus is that I get to skip over the traffic! I have encountered time changes and delays on a few trips so be sure to check on the app.

Loved the Conductor and the Train Attendant! But not the 2…read morehour delay! Amtrak customer service never contacted me back.

We heard LA traffic was a beast so we took the Amtrak from Anaheim to LA. Best decision ever. Upon…read moregetting on finding a seat for two wasn't the easiest. So on the way back we got business class seats. A little pricier than coach. Not sure it was worth it but you do get a small bottle of wine and we were able to sit together. If I'm ever back out this way I will for sure take the Amtrak to the city!!

Worst experience perience ever they put you out on a hot…read moreplatform after going through a nice School building and everybody's in the cool building they could possibly help you so you're sitting out on the hot tracks waiting for your train if you've never been here before and you have questions there are no humans or phones to ask the questions of anything but the other line that doesn't go anywhere the one that's going to LA or any further place the numbers aren't right and of course you can't sit in the right seats because you don't know where you're supposed to be because the numbers are right on the train and then they tell you you're in the wrong seat and there's 15 empty seats and you're just going can I just f****** sit here

Love the esthetics of this Train station. It was easy to find and parking was easy. The little shop…read moreis full of goodies. I will definitely come back and start a trip from here.

Girlfriend and I rode the metrolink from Fullerton to union station in dtla. Weekend passengers…read morewere light and we ended up meeting up with an acquaintance onboard who had boarded at an unlined station. Weekend all day passes are $10, but are a little tough to find via the kiosk. I'll know for next time. This trip we bought 2 one way passes each. Fullerton station is convenient and easy to navigate. We were able to find parking in the front lot. But if that's full or you are parking for a longer term there's a parking structure across harbor Blvd. Get your ticket, figure out which track your train is using, there's a bridge for pedestrians to get to the other side from the station if that's where you need to go. Wait for your train and board when it arrives. Commute or travel stress free, leaving the traffic and freeways behind. This was my girlfriend's first time riding the train and she enjoyed it. I've ridden before but this trip reminded me of how enjoyable the train can be. We're planning our next metrolink trip from the Fullerton station next month. I'm looking forward to it and will definitely get the $10 day passes this time to save a few bucks each.

So I started off in Palm Springs en route to downtown. First off, the driving during rush hour is a…read moremajor bitch so finding other ways around was a lifesaver. Started off in Palm Springs Airport which leads you to the Fullerton station in downtown Fullerton. From there, the start of the Amtrak to LA. The station itself is decent. You have the ticket counter with a little seating area. Restroom are located there which you would need to show a ticket in order to use it. They don't want people just walking in and about. There's also a cafe right next door. While waiting for your train and grab a snack or something to drink. I had to do that later on the return. There's two side with the stations. You have the screen telling which track to go to depending on where to start and finish. There's a bridge that connects you to the other side for the other track. This connection to downtown was only about half an hour which it's the next stop. So that was nice. The station does get pretty busy with both locals and travelers. You'll see people with suitcases as well as locals going about their business. It's a cool concept and a new way to get around without having to drive and sit in traffic. Only downfall, if there's something wrong with the tracks or system, it could be a major wait. Give yourself extra time incase that happened which it did on the return. A lot of the trains were stuck as there was something wrong with the system. Otherwise, it's fairly decent.

I've ridden the train a few times over the last 20 years. Fullerton to San Diego. Fullerton to…read moreChatsworth. Lovely experiences. Unfortunately, my recent trip, Fullerton to Burbank, was interrupted by an engine breakdown. I arrived at the Fullerton station 45 minutes before departure time. Train was on time until about 15 minutes before it was to arrive at Fullerton Station due to "traffic." Ten minutes later the announcer said, "engine breakdown. Estimated 1-2 hour delay," Amtrak was to drop me off at Hollywood Burbank Station at 3;38pm Southwest fight to depart @5:55pm. Same day. Amtrak ticket cost: $18 I had a plane to catch at Burbank Airport. If the train was 2 or more hours late I'd miss my flight. So I drove my car home & hired an Uber. Before Uber arrived I received an Amtrak email saying the train was only 37 minutes behind schedule and had resumed service. Uber cost: $107. Lesson Learned: Do Not rely on Amtrak for same day service to the airport. Either travel the day before or drive.

Have used Tustin Metrolink Station to take Metrolink up to LA Union Station on the weekends. There…read moreis a $10 day pass available on the weekends, which makes it an affordable way to do a day trip in LA. The station is located in Tustin but is close to Irvine as it is near the Jamboree area. Parking is easy as there is a large parking garage here. And there are ticket machines here to buy tickets, though you should give yourself enough time to buy it before the train arrives. The train platforms are unmanned. You will want to make sure you are standing on the right platform to ensure you are traveling in the right direction. My trips on Metrolink trains have been comfortable and do not seem to have the shady behavior you would find on city metro trains. The one thing I would like to see Metrolink do is add additional weekend service in the evening as the last train leaving LA Union Station to Orange County is in the afternoon, which is too early.

Updated It's a strong 4-star rating. First, super easy to…read morefind from freeway exit; in addition, entrance is super organized. Nested among office buildings and a brand-name gas station, it's quiet, clean, open , safe, and offers a huge área for parking. Trains station and bus station all.in one. high points for access and ambiance. wish there was a drinking fountain or a soda machine, unfortunately, none. the cleanliness , multiple places to sit and variety of destinations make it a great place to start an adventure. Safery first