The Metrolink Blue Line is a major north-south line of rail that serves commuters between downtown Los Angeles and the beach and other coastal areas in a fast and comfortable manner. The Blue Line is characterized by frequent service with regular on-time performance, and it serves the heavy traffic of commuters, but also takes care of recreational travelers on weekends who visit cultural places, shopping areas, and waterfront attraction sites. Metrolink pays attention to the security of the environment and accessibility by installing ticket vending machines, shaded areas, and safe bike parking in the stations. Its connections with Metro Rail and bus system, as well as other Metrolink lines, enable its users to travel to any place in the region without having to drive a car, which makes the Blue Line a good option among those who are interested in being convenient as well as environmentally friendly.
Metrolink Blue Line Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Vital northsouth passageway linking downtown Los Angeles and beach places. |
| Service Pattern | Weekday-high frequency and regular schedules on the weekend. |
| Key Benefits | Quick and dependable commuting and leisure rail services. |
| Station Amenities | Stained waiting, ticket, secure bike, ADA-access. |
| Connections | Connection to Metro Rail, local bus and other Metrolink services. |
| Primary Riders | City travelers, tourism and shopping, cultural and waterfront travelers. |
Metrolink Blue Line Stations
- Brentwood I-64
- Clayton
- Maplewood-Manchester
- Richmond Heights
- Shrewsbury–Lansdowne I-44
- Skinker
- Sunnen
- University City–Big Bend
Metrolink Blue Line Stations All Days Schedule
| Station | Direction | Departure (Eastbound) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 | → Emerson Park | 5:08 AM |
| Sunnen | → Emerson Park | 5:11 AM |
| Maplewood-Manchester | → Emerson Park | 5:12 AM |
| Brentwood I-64 | → Emerson Park | 5:14 AM |
| Richmond Heights | → Emerson Park | 5:16 AM |
| Clayton | → Emerson Park | 5:18 AM |
| University City-Big Bend | → Emerson Park | 5:21 AM |
| Cortex | → Emerson Park | 5:30 AM |
| Union Station | → Emerson Park | 5:36 AM |
| Civic Center | → Emerson Park | 5:37 AM |
Metrolink Blue Line Transfers & Connections
Major Transfer Points
- Los Angeles Union Station: Transfers are good for all Metrolink lines and Amtrak/Metrolink connecting buses, as well as Metro Rail (Red, Purple, A [Gold], B [Red], D [Purple], E [Expo] lines) and local bus routes.
- Pomona Station: Connecting transfers to the Metrolink Riverside Line.
- Montclair Station: Transit connections, Omnitrans bus service, ice, and Foothill Transit.
San Bernardino-Downtown Station
- Connections to the Metrolink Arrow service and the 91/Perris Valley Line.
- Connections with Other Metrolink Lines
- Union Station: Transfer to Antelope Valley, Orange County, Riverside, 91/Perris Valley, Ventura County lines.
- Pomona: Connection with Riverside Line.
- San Bernardino-Downtown-Transit Center: Arrow and 91/Perris Valley lines.
Local Transit Connections
- Metro Local & Metro Rapid (at Union Station and throughout the corridor).
- Foothill Transit (El Monte, Montclair).
- Omnitrans (serving San Bernardino County).
Airport Connections
- Union Station → LAX FlyAway Bus to Los Angeles International Airport.
- San Bernardino → Omnitrans sbX Green Line; connections to Ontario International Airport.
Travel Tip
However, trains run more often during rush hour. As always, refer to the latest schedules and transfer times through the Metrolink app or website.
Q. What are the destinations of the MetroLink Blue Line?
The Blue Line also has a track that it shares with the Red Line east of Forest Park DeBaliviere Station, between Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station in suburban St. Louis County and Fairview Heights Station in Illinois.
Q. What is the frequency of the Blue Line trains?
Weekdays: 10-12 minutes during rush hours and 15-20 minutes during non-rush hours. Weekends & Evenings: Every 20 minutes, late-night service, approximately 30 minutes.
Q. What are the key stations of transfers?
Forest Park-DeBalivier (Red line) is the major transfer point, as well as the central West End (Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Medical Center) and the Civic Center in downtown St. Louis, where several bus lines meet.
Q. Does the Blue Line accommodate riders with disabilities?
Yes. Each station has elevators or ramps, tactile warning strips, accessible ticket machines, and a boarding level for wheelchair users.
Q. Which ticketing and passes are available?
At the ticket vending machines at the station or through the Transit app, riders will be able to buy single-ride tickets, day passes, or monthly passes. Seniors, students, and individuals with disabilities will receive a reduced fare.