Daa Train

[BarTopDancer]

Can someone help me figure out the surfliner Metrolink (thanks EM!) train?

I found their site, I found their schedule but I cannot find out their fees. Their schedule is a little confusing too. I was thinking that it would be a good alternative to still be able to see my friends in LA and to take it to hockey games. I live right by the Irvine train station.

I thought the train wouldn't be an option to either since it was so expensive but I was looking at Amtrak rates and not the surfliner Metrolink rates.

Halp please.

[€uroMeinke]

Surfliner is Amtrak - I think what you are looking for is Metrolink (http://www.metrolinktrains.com/)

[BarTopDancer]

Thanks! That is what I meant. That is what is confusing me.

Trying to figure out the fees.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Try the trip planner they have. I think that gets you to the fees for the route you're planning.

[Stan4dSteph]

If you want to buy a multiple ticket, you will have to decide if you want multiples from Irvine-Anaheim or from Irvine - LA. The Irvine - LA is more expensive since it is on multiple train lines.

I would think there would be a way to buy multiples for the Irvine - Anaheim and then pay for the additional fare of the line you transfer to in the LA area.

It will be easier to figure out the best deal if you give an idea of what your usage/month would be. A monthly pass gives you unlimited rides, but it is usually meant for a weekly commuter, so if you aren't traveling that often it might be a better deal to go with the 10 ticket pack.

[blueerica]

I'm with Steph on this idea. I've been getting a better idea on what these sorts of fares are all about and determining usage is the key to getting the most for your money. They should have some sort of package set up on it.

I would also ask EH for advice on this one, as she's quite accustomed to public trans.

[BarTopDancer]

Try the trip planner they have. I think that gets you to the fees for the route you're planning.

Their trip planner is down for maintenance. EuroMonkey was able to help me though.

Right now I could take the Metro to a game, but wouldn't be able to make it home. Hopefully they expand service in the near future.

The LA trips would be completely different and I'd probably buy the tickets once in awhile as needed.

[Kevy Baby]

Can someone help me figure out the surfliner Metrolink (thanks EM!) train?It is a big choo-choo with wheels and and engine in the front. It is run by a "conductor". To go up hills, it says, "I think I can, I think I can..."

[mousepod]

On a related note, I decided I'd try to take public transportation to get to work this week. Turns out that even if I'm willing to walk a mile and make lots of transfers, there are no public transportation options. None.

[BarTopDancer]

On a related note, I decided I'd try to take public transportation to get to work this week. Turns out that even if I'm willing to walk a mile and make lots of transfers, there are no public transportation options. None.

Sounds similar to what I'm facing.

Except I have 1 option: the bus. After a 2 mile walk to the bus stop and a 2.5 hour bus drive.

[blueerica]

I do drive to my train station which is about five miles away. Better to drive 10 miles a day than 70, I figure. Otherwise, I'd have crap for options.

But 2.5 hours on the bus for such a short distance seems sucky.

People around here seem to have the impression that public transportation is awesome in cities like Los Angeles/OC, and that these other areas are so 'progressive' when it comes to energy conservation. I hate to point out to them that, while there are a few outspoken individuals that really promote being 'green', LA/OC is really sucky when it comes to giving people options.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The thread title puts me in mind of the Superfans.
Daaaa Bears!

http://kropp.poetshome.com/wp-content/uploads/dabears.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

The thread title puts me in mind of the Superfans.
Daaaa Bears!

YAY! That what was in my head when I posted it.

[€uroMeinke]

On a related note, I decided I'd try to take public transportation to get to work this week. Turns out that even if I'm willing to walk a mile and make lots of transfers, there are no public transportation options. None.

This is what concerns me about living in your neighborhood - I may have to stick to Hollywood loft spaces for my fantasy relocations.

BTW - I keep reading the thread as dada Train and am wondering about a Train run by Marcel Ducamp, It could make a grand chocolate grinder...

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

On a related note, I decided I'd try to take public transportation to get to work this week. Turns out that even if I'm willing to walk a mile and make lots of transfers, there are no public transportation options. None.

I realized I couldn't move to Silverlake without owning a car because it would be nearly impossible to get to and from Silverlake using public transportation. Bummer.

[dlrp_bopazot]

thats what you should get in AMERICA !

Fast , Economic and Cheap !

http://accel23.mettre-put-idata.over-blog.com/0/23/21/95/focus/duplex-_1_.jpg

Even Mickey Mouse use the TGV from CDG Airport to Disneyland Paris !

http://www.tourmagazine.fr/photo/587908-717741.jpg

[alphabassettgrrl]

I agree!

[€uroMeinke]

I want to take one from LA to Paris

[alphabassettgrrl]

Drinking martinis the whole way. Or something tasty and swanky. :)

[JWBear]

I want to take one from LA to Paris

Better buy scuba gear.







And lots and lots of air tanks.

[Kevy Baby]

Using the train yesterday for the SJC swanking was wonderful. Allowed me to wind down for a half-hour before actually needing to drive. The only down-side was having to leave by 6:00 since it was the last Metrolink train of the day. Yes, we could have used the Amtrak, but it was more than twice as much.