Metrolink Yellow Line Route Details

Metrolink Yellow Line is a high-speed, comfortable service that connects the major city centers and suburbs, operating on a daily basis with the working population, as well as recreational customers. Having a high frequency of departure during the day, the Yellow Line keeps the roadways clear and offers a sure-time alternative to freeway driving. Large seats, air-conditioned buses, and state-of-the-art facilities in the station, such as real-time digital board displays, ADA-compliant access, and safe parking, make the ride enjoyable. The line is a strategic way of linking business centers, residential neighborhoods, and entertainment zones, and convenient transfers to buses and other services through Metrolink increase the distances to be covered in Southern California. The Yellow Line, which is designed in terms of efficiency and sustainability, is a way of showing that Metrolink believes in the modern world’s regional mobility.

Metrolink Yellow Line Overview

Metrolink Yellow Line offers high-speed and dependable rail transportation between the major city centers and suburbs with good frequency, comfortable seats, and links to commuters and recreational users in Southern California.

Category	Details
Service Type	Rapid high-speed commuter rail on the Metrolink regional transport system.
Primary Purpose	Brings the major city centers into contact with suburbs surrounding the major cities to work and travel.
Frequency	Extensive number of daily departures, such as peak-hour and regular off-peak scheduling.
Key Features	Leather seating, air conditioned coaches, ADA-approved access and real-time computer screens.
Connections	Easy access to other lines of the Metrolink, local buses and regional transportation networks.
Amenities	Park-and-ride parkings, dedicated bicycle racks/lockers, ticket machines, and shade places.
Environmental Benefit	Lessens the congestion on the freeways and reduces the emissions caused by the efficient and sustainable transportation of rail.
Typical Riders	Business travelers, daily commuters, and recreation travelers who aim at having a good alternative to driving.

Metrolink Yellow Line Stations

Los Angeles Union Station
Cal State L.A.
El Monte
Baldwin Park
Covina
Pomona–North
Rancho Cucamonga
Fontana
Rialto
San Bernardino–Downtown
San Bernardino Depot

Metrolink Yellow Line Stations Weekdays Schedule

Station	Direction	Departure Times
Rancho Cucamonga → L.A.	Westbound	4:48 AM, 5:48 AM, 6:07 AM, 6:48 AM, 7:18 AM, 7:48 AM, 8:48 AM, 9:48 AM
Fontana → L.A.	Westbound	4:56 AM, 5:56 AM, 6:56 AM, 7:26 AM, 7:56 AM, 8:56 AM, 9:56 AM
Rialto → L.A.	Westbound	5:03 AM, 6:03 AM, 7:03 AM, 7:33 AM, 8:03 AM, 9:03 AM, 10:03 AM
San Bernardino–Downtown → L.A.	Westbound	5:12 AM, 6:12 AM, 7:12 AM, 7:42 AM, 8:12 AM, 9:12 AM, 10:12 AM

Metrolink Yellow Line Stations Weekend Schedule

Station	Direction	Departure Times
San Bernardino–Downtown → L.A.	Westbound	6:38 AM, 8:38 AM, 11:38 AM, 12:38 PM, 1:38 PM, 2:38 PM, 5:38 PM, 7:38 PM
Rialto → L.A.	Westbound	6:48 AM, 8:48 AM, 11:48 AM, 12:48 PM, 1:48 PM, 2:48 PM, 5:48 PM, 7:48 PM

Metrolink Yellow Line Transfer and Connections

1. Major Transfer Points

Los Angeles Union Station
- Connects to all Metrolink lines, Amtrak, and Metro Rail (Red, Purple, A [Gold], B [Red], D [Purple], E [Expo] lines), plus Metro and regional buses.
Fullerton Station
- Transfers to Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and OC Bus (OCTA).
Riverside-Downtown Station
- Key hub connecting with the Riverside Line and San Bernardino Line (via extension/Arrow).
Perris-Downtown Station
- Local connections with Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) buses.

2. Connections with Other Metrolink Lines

At Union Station: Connections to San Bernardino, Ventura County, Antelope Valley, Orange County, and Riverside lines.
At Riverside-Downtown: Transfer to Riverside Line and San Bernardino Line.

3. Bus & Local Transit Connections

Metro Local & Rapid buses (Union Station and corridor stops).
OCTA buses (Orange County, Fullerton, Buena Park).
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) (Riverside & Perris).

4. Airport Connections

Union Station → LAX FlyAway Bus for Los Angeles International Airport.
Fullerton → Shuttle options toward John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Riverside → RTA buses toward Ontario International Airport (ONT).

5. Travel Tip
The Yellow Line is useful for riders commuting between LA, Orange County, and Riverside/Perris Valley. Always confirm schedules since transfer timings may vary.

Q. Where does the yellow line(San Bernardino Line) of the Metrolink service go?

The San Bernardino Line serves all major Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley communities, such as San Bernardino -Downtown, Rialto, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Montclair, Claremont, Pomona, Covina, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Cal State L.A., and Los Angeles Union Station.

Q. What is the frequency of trains on weekdays and weekends?

During the weekdays, the trains will run approximately every 30-60 minutes in the morning and evening rush and every 60-120 minutes in the midday. Weekend Service Interval: Weekends generally all day, every 90120 minutes.

Q. Do the Yellow Line stations have access for persons with disabilities?

Yes. Every station in the San Bernardino Line is fully ADA-compliant, with elevators or ramps, tactile warning strips, and accessible restrooms and parking where necessary.

Q. Are there bike and parking facilities at the stations?

The vast majority of stations have free or affordable parking, and most of them have EV charging points, bicycle racks, and safe bicycle lockers to promote multimodal traveling.

Q. Will I be able to reach buses, Amtrak, or other rail services on this line?

Absolutely. The key transfer points are: Union Station, the Amtrak, Metro Rail (red, purple, gold lines), and regional bus stations. Express buses and local buses, El Monte and Pomona. Several stations are connected to Omnitrans, the Foothill Transit, and other municipal buses that allow the last-mile connectivity.