Very vintage. And not particularly well maintained. Visible damage to the sitting areas, which…read moreappears to be relatively recent (the tile work is damaged, possibly abused by skateboarders or rollerbladers or finally succumbed to the elements over time). I did not spend too much time here to explore, it was just a terminal bus hub to transfer between different SoCal bus services I utilized on my last trip flying to Ontario Airport (the lesser known one in California, not the one in Canada) and heading to LA County. Going on a tangent: So from my personal experience and also to prove that it can be done frugally, I booked the cheapest flight I could find ($20 on Frontier and opted out of all of their up charges for a one-way flight from LAS to ONT) with just my half empty backpack, then $2 for Bus 61 from the airport to this location to catch a transfer on Bus 482 ($1.75) to get to Puente Hills Mall. Time in the air about 50 minutes, and almost 2 hours riding on the buses and waiting for the transfer. The total opposite of glamorous travel, but it is definitely doable. Never did the broke college backpacking overseas routine when I was younger, but I think this qualifies as a similar experience with the aid of apps to plan and navigate your way around. So 3 stars. As a terminal stop for multiple bus lines and routes, this place is definitely A-Ok. And is a scenic location for modeling photoshoot as you can see from the Yelp photos uploaded for this "business".

Pomona station is served by Amtrak's Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle and the Metrolink Riverside Line…read more This is one of two train stations in Pomona, the other being Pomona-North station, which is served by Metrolink's San Bernardino Line. If you visit the Amtrak website and look at the page about Pomona station, you'll see that it describes the station as "Train Station - Platform only (no shelter)" which is strange because when I visited, there was definitely a station building! I peeked through the window and saw a waiting area with benches and a drinking fountain. I tried the door, and it was locked, but then a security guard noticed me and asked me what I needed. I asked if there was a bathroom I could use, and he hesitated and said no and that the station was currently closed, which leads me to think the station does indeed open but probably only right before there's an Amtrak train scheduled to depart or arrive. I was there on a Wednesday at around 8:30 PM whereas the Amtrak train only departs Pomona thrice weekly (on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) and not until 10:41 PM. Anyway, the security guard then told me if I really needed to go, "honestly, I'd just go in the bushes over there." I had a good laugh about this, and I eventually did find a restroom and did not have to go in the bushes. The building itself looks nice from the outside. It's built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style with red clay roof tiles and stucco walls, and it feels very southern California. More eye-catching, though, is the pedestrian bridge, which allows you to get from one side of the tracks to the other. There are teal domes adorning either end and similarly colored wrought-iron gating throughout. My research shows that this bridge was a $1.3 million project! In terms of the layout of the tracks, if you're taking a Metrolink train, you actually will NOT be waiting station-side. All Metrolink trains (inbound and outbound) board on the opposite side by W 1st St. Amtrak trains board station-side. Also by the station is the Pomona Transit Center, which is served by several Foothill Transit buses including Silver Streak.

Ah, the Claremont Metrolink Station! A most curious depot, where iron horses of your modern age…read morearrive not with the thunderous snort of steam but with the quiet hum of electricity, gliding in as if ashamed to disturb the doves perched upon its mission-style roof. In my day, a station was a place of sweat and soot, where the air reeked of coal and the ground trembled beneath the weight of industry. Here, however, one finds a charming relic of 1927, its arches and tiles whispering of old Spain while inside dwells not the clamor of baggage men but, of all things, a museum of art! Imagine, waiting for one's transport while gazing at paintings instead of chickens being herded aboard. The convenience, too, is staggering--carriages of steel await with tickets conjured from glowing machines, where once I would have argued with a surly clerk scribbling in ledgers. The surroundings are pleasant and civilized, with cafés and markets close at hand; one might step off the train and be sipping a cappuccino within minutes, rather than gnawing on a hard biscuit beside the stables. Yet, I confess, the frequency of these trains is less than I should hope--one must time their arrival with a precision equal to a musket shot, lest they find themselves waiting longer than a sermon. Still, compared to the rutted wagons and bone-jarring rides of my own age, this station is a marvel, a polished portal between town and city. Four stars, then--not perfection, but a most respectable balance of beauty and utility, where past and present clasp hands across the tracks.

I've used this train stop recently, arriving via Metrolink to Claremont from LA…read more The actual station is very cute and charming, it makes for nice photo ops! Just 2 lanes - one going to San Bernardino, one to LA. Once you get off the train, you have to wait for it to leave the station so that you can cross across the platform and exit the station. The stop is right in the middle of downtown Claremont so that's a plus. You don't need a car to get around, just explore on foot. I love the Spanish style architecture of Claremont train stop, it's charming, pretty and it host the Art Museum inside (you enter from the other side). Unfortunately, there are no restrooms (except inside the Art Museum with paid admission!). Besides bring quaint and pretty, this stop doesn't have a lot to offer: some parking, benches, a machine to get tickets from. No one works here, no humans to announce trains, you're on your own!

It was really nice to park my car here and then take this A line metro rail from LaVerne to Pico…read moreStreet in LA, only a 5 min walk from the Pico Station to Crypto Arena. It's about 26 stops. Train was more clean and more secure than the last time I rode it from Azusa to Pico a few months back. The station is nice and new. It's really secure as you need to hit the tap card before you can enter. I recommend this station. You have to pay to park Monday thru Friday, but weekends and holidays are free parking. I will use again!

Stupid and useless. Nobody uses this thing and it just slows everyone down, creating car slow downs…read moreand back ups needlessly when there used to be NONE. So dumb. Everything was fine until this thing was built.

They now charge $0.34/kWh and in addition a $1.50/hr idle fee. Compared to the average level 3…read morechargers price in Southern California, the charge infrastructure offered here are inexpensive and far convenient if you work locally or take the train. A fee was much needed as many people abused the system by swapping cars, staying in their cars (go to a supercharger if .), and disconnect others for their own benefits. There is to this day a single free station #20 that is abused by the same owners. They own two Tesla vehicles and cannot afford to pay the expenses that that everyone else is paying for. Given that there is a lot of stations open, they hog the 4 adjacent spots to swap cars just to utilize the 1 free station. If they can afford a Tesla, they can afford a $10 EV charge bill.

City is awesome providing free charging and keep expanding. However there is always an xxxhole…read morethat doesn't know any manner that unplug others without any permission. Hope the security personnel can take this seriously.

Tons of parking and seating available! The signage is a bit confusing, but you get the hang of it…read moreeventually.

Pretty solid Metrolink station…read more I've had the pleasure of stopping off here a few times in the past month, visiting friends close by here and in Downtown Upland. The parking lot is very spacious with plenty of complimentary parking in a gated area. The ticket machines are always in great condition and easy to use. I really admire the architecture at this station highly as well as the wide open layout. The station is always in top condition free of liter and the security is pretty friendly as well as on top of things. Definitely recommend boarding here whether east or west bound to avoid any issues with parking at stations nearby. There are some nice stores and small businesses close by in the area to explore and/or pass time between trains and services.

Looks like a local Amtrak Station. Not very covered, but there's two benches and there's street…read moreparking available parallel to the tracks. I didn't see anyone here during a weekend afternoon, but might be busier during regular train days. Didn't see any security here. Looks okay to travel during the day, as there are also two museums that are adjacent to this station. All within walking distance.

It's just a platform with a big covered gazebo but it's maintained well, in a quiet area that had…read moregood vibes. Lots of parking. In reading some reviews, it seems that people leave their cars there. I didn't but there's uncovered unassigned parking along the platform. It would probably be necessary for some to park and ride. FYI: There's no option to check your bags from this location as it's an unmanned platform.

2025 - For many years, I worked in downtown Los Angeles and the Metrolink saved me so much in time…read moreand mileage on my personal vehicle. On rainy days, like today, the train was a lifesaver. I have since retired and now use the train occasionally. I used to buy a monthly pass (discount for frequent users). Also available are daily, student/senior discounts, and special weekend prices too. Plan your trip by checking their website for arrival and departure times. The passes are not sold on the train, you must pre-purchase at the convenient kiosk. The Covina Station has permit parking, which must be purchased through the City of Covina. Across the street is a parking structure, daily passes can be bought at the machine located by the entrance. The train cars have an upper and lower seating sections, some areas have a table that seats four people. Food or drinks are permitted, but not sold on the train. They also have clean bathrooms, which is a plus when traveling with a family or distance more than an hour in duration. Enjoy the ride and don't forget to tell em that Rosemary sent ya!!

Reliable. The kiosks always work and the signs are all clearly posted. The trains aren't always on…read moretime but the overhead public announcement system makes sure to notify the public every five minutes, which is helpful.

Next stop, DTUP!!…read more Love taking the Metrolink from Downtown LA to this IE favorite spot. The Upland Metrolink is super easy and convenient... It's clean, hassle free and typically on time. They have a very spacious parking lot it come from Upland into LA or various stops west as well as a few more eastbound. As a SoCal native baked in San Bernardino County (yes I grew up in San Berdu County, but was unboxed and mixed in LA) I have an appreciation for this area around the Upland Metrolink... It's a nice stroll about the downtown district of Upland aka Downtown Upland/Old Town Upland which is made up of lots of small businesses!! I've come to enjoy so many over the years including the Vintage Vault of Upland, Old Magnolia Shoppe, Baker's Drive Thru and Penny Lane Records.... To name a few! Lots more to come! Boarding or exiting in Upland you'll almost never ride in a full or half full car and there's space for bikes, strollers and suitcases. Q Tip: The second closest Metrolink station to the Ontario International Airport, after Rancho Cucamonga. You can purchase tickets from one of their many terminals, including one way, round trip and my personal new favorite... Weekend day passes (Saturday or Sunday until 3am) :D

Ah, the Upland Metrolink Station! A most peculiar outpost of travel, where the air holds less of…read moregrandeur and more of plain utility, yet still it stands as a noble improvement over the jolting wagons of my youth. In my day, a traveler might wait beneath the unkind sun, swatting flies and praying the horse's legs would endure the journey; here one finds shade, benches, and even the curious magic of ticket machines that spit out one's passage in seconds, without a clerk's quill or foul mood. The station itself is modest--no museum nor ornamented arches, but a straightforward affair, much like a village inn whose purpose is not to dazzle but to deliver. The parking is ample, a veritable sea of carriages made of steel and glass, and the platforms, though simple, are kept tidy and safe. The trains arrive with a calm punctuality, though not as often as the eager heart might wish--like waiting for a traveling bard who keeps his own schedule, you must be patient or risk missing the show entirely. Yet how astonishing it is to step aboard and glide to Los Angeles in comfort, when in my century such a trip would rattle one's bones to dust upon the dirt road! No, this is not the most elegant of stations, but it is steady, serviceable, and clean--a workhorse rather than a show pony. For this, I bestow four stars: a humble but faithful portal to the wider world, and leagues ahead of any carriage road I once