Have used Tustin Metrolink Station to take Metrolink up to LA Union Station on the weekends. There is 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. read more

Updated It's a strong 4-star rating. First, super easy to find 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 read more

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It's a small station with no indoor waiting area or restrooms. There's a huge parking structure. They have machines to buy your tickets. If you want snacks before your train comes there's a 76 station with a mini mart steps away. They probably have a restroom you can use too. Be careful of Amtrack going through the station at high speeds, they don't stop until Irvine. If I'm going somewhere like L.A. and think I might miss the last Metrolink. I'll use Irvine where Amtrak stops. I just buy a one-way ticket from Union Station. read more

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I love this station. It's laid out so well with a multi-story parking garage for commuters and a short-term lot. A cab pick-up line is situated near the public bus depot for convenience. The announcements are clear and unfuzzy. the grounds are landscaped well and it's always clean. If you get munchy there's a Subway and AMPM just steps away. The one drawback is that there's only one ticket machine. Get there early on the weekends or just get the app already! It's easy. read more

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Public transportation gives me anxiety. Good thing I don't live in San Francisco or LA!! Nevertheless I like to keep an open mind about things. The opportunity presented itself when I needed to meet up with my friend in LA on a random Monday after work. Taking the Metrolink was the best case scenario so I downloaded the "Metrolink" app and purchased my ticket on the app to save myself some time. The ticket needs to be used within 24 hours, so don't buy it too early. The Tustin Metrolink Station is pretty easy to find. They have a parking structure with ample parking and a 72 hour limit if you choose to leave you car there. There are only two tracks so depending on your destination, you would wait on the corresponding tracks. Track 1: Anaheim, Anaheim Canyon, Buena Park, Commerce, Fullerton, LA Union Station, North Main Corona, Norwalk/Santa Fe Spring, Orange, Riverside-Downtown, Riverside-La Sierra, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, West Corona Track 2: Irvine, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Oceanside, San Clemente, San Clemente Pier, San Juan Capistrano I enjoy how punctual this method of transportation is. I like being early so being on time is not a problem with me, but I have heard of others who miss their train since they were a minute or two late. The train stops very briefly and quickly takes off again. My first time taking the metrolink alone was not too bad. I found a seat that had a table so I was able to lay out all of my make up. Putting on eyelashes while the train was turning was quite a struggle, but I overcame it. After I did my make up I had time for some shameless selfies, then I was basically at the LA Union Station already to meet up with my friend. What a quick trip!! I probably won't make this a habit, but I like having it as an option. The only reason why I took away one star is because I saw TWO cockroaches here!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! The first time I saw one on the wall of the pedestrian underpass getting to Track 1 and the second time when my friend was dropping me off at my car in the structure. I screamed so loud she thought something happened... ... oops... I can't help it. I'm afraid of creepy crawlers. read more

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God damn cars racing ALL THE DAMN TIME in the parking structure. Cops never stop the shit. They will either crash into your car or park right next to you while they do drugs or have sex. If your cool with that then come on down, if not just get your ticket and jump On the rail riders read more

This is one of the most convenient train stations in the OC!! I rode the train ever since 2009 mostly from Tustin to Los Angeles, Union Station and return so I really liked to commute via train! There is a Jack in the Box and a Subways/76 Gasoline/Petrol station that opens 24 hours 7 days a week, like at the airport! There are 2 automatic train ticket machines; sometimes one of them didn't work but you can come there around night time when no one is there to buy it! Tracks wise there are just 2, one going Southbound, one going Northbound. However, the Southbound/Eastbound train will take you to San Bernadino County near where Palm Desert is. Then the westbound train will also take you all the way to Santa Barbara or San Jose! There are 7 different railway lines: Antelope, Orange County, San Bernadino, San Diego/Pacific Liner(Amtrak), Ventura, San Jose, and Oxnard. You will catch the Metrolink train there. Metrolink will take you only to LA Union Station. Metrolink are early morning ones, from 5:00--9:00...9:00 is the last train before 14:00 in the afternoon. Then Amtrak doesn't stop there, it stops in Santa Ana and Irvine Stations. read more

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I always come to this station whenever I need to get from Tustin area to LA Union Station. The station itself is really clean for the fact that it's public transportation. Located outdoors, so you can enjoy the fresh breeze and not feel claustrophobic. Never felt like I was in danger when standing at the platform for the train to arrive. I love that they have a parking structure, FREE to park for the weekend. There's always guaranteed to be a parking spot, no matter how packed it is usually on the first few floors. There are no restrooms, so make sure to plan ahead. (There are restrooms on the train, but especially when you have valuables, you don't want to leave them unattended while you head over to the restroom) As a general review or Metrolink, there's a student discount. Overall, super affordable for getting you to LA without having to fight the traffic, while allowing you to read a book, study, etc. Only takes around an hour from Tustin to LA Union Station. Whenever I check Google Maps, especially during rush hour, Metrolink beats traffic because the train runs on a dedicated track (hence, no waiting for a light, woohoo!) Only times I've had complaints about Metrolink are when the train arrives slightly late (most of the time I've used Metrolink, train arrived right on time) and when there was a car blocking the train track, which led to an extra hour delay. But other than that, I highly recommend both this station and Metrolink for getting around certain places in SoCal! read more

If you have a free weekend and don't know what to do, why not ride the Metrolink to LA Union Station to avoid traffic and parking? My sisters and I rode Metrolink on the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo from Tustin station to LA Union Station. There's $10 weekend pass unlimited and kids under 5 ride free with a paying adult, up to 3 kids per adult, please check the restrictions). The station is pretty much unmanned but easy to find parking on weekend. The kiosk machine to get the tickets is not very user-friendly so make sure you allow yourself some time to get there. There can be a long line sometimes. It's too bad you can't purchase a head of time. We caught the first train out from Tustin and arrived at LA Union Station around 10:30am. Walked across to Olvera Street and had some taquitos from Cielito Lindo. Walked around a bit then walked about 15 mins east to Little Tokyo to have udon for lunch from Marugame Monzo. After lunch, browsed around the Little Tokyo and have soft serve ice cream, red bean dango, curry donut, etc. Walked back to Olvera Street and walked pass for another 10 mins into Chinatown. Turned south and picked up Phillipe's pastrami sandwich and walked back to train station to enjoy while waiting for train to head home. Quick fun food excursion trip with at least 13000+ steps and at the same time burn what you eat. read more

I have been parking at the Tustin Metrolink Station for more than 6 years. Never a problem until today. I parked on the 2nd floor near the elevators on a corner spot. I came today and the back window of my truck has been broken/shattered. Not sure exactly what to do. Probably will make a police report then get the window fixed. I have noticed a lot of traffic in the late afternoon that appears to go to the top level. Not sure why. Not much can be done I guess. I leave my truck there overnight, who knows what goes on. read more

Ezy to commute both ways LA and SD. You can also being your bike. Better than driving downtown

- Served by: Metrolink - Orange County Line, Inland Empire-Orange County Line - Weekend service? Yes - Connecting transit? Some on OCTA, Irvine Shuttle - Restrooms? No - Indoor waiting area? No - Staffed? No It's a nice station, for being unmanned. It's a bit isolated, being tucked behind a gas station and auto service plaza. There are two tracks running between the platform. Track 2 (southbound to Oceanside) is along the parking lot and next to the ticketing machines. Track 1 (northbound to LA or SB) are accessed via underground tunnel to the other side. Parking is gets crowded, but there doesn't seem to be any time restrictions. Of note, there is morning service TO John Wayne Airport via OCTA; there is return service in the evening. Some of the buses stop right at the station, but others will require a walk out to Edinger. If you're waiting, unlike a lot of stations there are actual eateries nearby, including a gas station/convenience store and a Jack in the Box. read more

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Nice clean station with free parking. I like that they have a $10 all day pass on the weekends. Got on the metro for the first time and took it all way to Los Angeles Union Station. Estimated time was 1hr and 30min. We got there in 55min. Can't complain. Train was very clean and had enough seating downstairs and upstairs. I will take advantage of $10 deal again. read more

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I removed 2 stars because there is no free WiFi and not enough ticket machines. Luckily for me I bought a day pass earlier today, right now there are more than 20 people in line waiting to purchase a ticket. Also the machines are old and AWKWARD to use therefore it takes longer to buy tickets. Make sure you arrive at least 15 min ahead (at least) if you are during commute hours to buy a ticket or you will miss the train. The station is clean and filled with commuters. I feel perfectly safe and the signs that directed me to the right platform were easy to understand. read more

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If you're coming here, you are going places! I'm bummed it doesn't have a bathroom - a public bathroom with a working toilet, that is. I'm sure people go all the time in the bushes. I had to go so bad once and ended up having to wait for the train. Other than that, this place gets the job done. read more

For years I've been doing this commute. Not much to speak of here. Free parking is good, but hard to find on ground level. No restrooms, unless you use the local businesses, which is where you would find food or drink. read more

The station itself is clean and well kept. I have not seen homeless people during the week and have no detected any foul smells so far. There is always plenty of parking and the garage is within walking distance. You may leave your car parked up to 72hrs at a time. Like many mentioned, no restrooms are available and it can be busy during rush hours. There are public transit buses that stop here and appear to coordinate with train arrival times. There are also a couple of shuttles with many stops between the Tustin Metrolink station and the airport. I believe the shuttles are free with your paid Metrolink ticket. The train itself is a comfortable ride and there is usually plenty of seating. Some trains may be canceled (not often) and other times the trains may be late. In a month of traveling I have found that arrival times into OC are 5 to 10 minutes later than the schedules posted, at least the trains from IE. read more

I have never ridden the Metrolink before so I am definitely a rookie and I certainly did not know what to expect. I was planning on going to the Rams game at the Coliseum this weekend and this seemed to be the best option with parking in LA quite limited. When I first arrived I parked in the covered free parking area. I went over to the kiosk and paid for the fare and then hung around for a bit. It was cool to know if you wanted a snack there was a place right by the Station to grab a drink or some munchies for the trip. Then I walked to the underground walkway which takes you to the waiting area. The Metrolink was about 15-20 minutes late but it was not a bad delay at all. Seating inside was comfortable and the ride was smooth. The worst part was having to take the purple link and a few other Metrolink cars in order to even get to the Coliseum. You literally had to follow the pack in order to figure out where to go. An even worst part than the worst part was once the game was over the last Metrolink scheduled was at 6:00 and due to massive amounts of people leaving the game it was impossible to make that time since so many people were also using the Metrolink. 90,000 seats at Coliseum sure makes this a mess. To say the least it took a very long time to get home. Very long time. $10.00 for weekend rate 1 way and well worth it for options other than a trip to the Coliseum. read more

I want to use public transportation to commute to downtown LA so bad, why is it such a pain? I showed up at the station, free parking, great. When I tried to buy a ticket, the two Metrolink machines there were out of order. I was told I could buy a ticket on the train, but cash only. Ugh, so I run to the ATM at the gas station close by. The train was crowded but people were mellow (6am train). Also, found out not all trains have bike cars, check the schedule. Station is nice and clean though. read more

I have been taking the Metrolink train to work for the past 4 years and appreciate the convenient location of the station just near Jamboree and the large parking garage that is never full. I really appreciate the nice bike lockers available since I ride to the station 3 to 5 times per week. The lockers cost only $15 per month (3 months at a time). The phone number for the city office that rents the lockers is printed on a sign on the lockers. I took away one star from my review because the station often seems neglected by the city maintenance crews and there is often some trash and other litter around. The platforms are mostly exposed to the elements with little shade or windbreak and there are no toilets at the station so plan accordingly. read more

Compared to other OC stations it ranks very low on the list. Other than it exists and there currently is enough parking in the parking that's about all that is positive. Here are the downsides: - It's always dirty, lots of trash, gum and cig butts all over the place. Looks like it has never been power washed. - Often the garage and under ground passage way stinks of urine with the once and a while human fecal matter - The construction of the plate form was so cheap that in about 10 more years the cement will need to be replaced. Likely why no power washing, they are afraid of destroying the cement - In the garage, they need to removed the two inside parking slots where people have to turn 180 degrees back on themselves to get to the next higher level. This would only reduce parking by maybe a dozen slots but would greatly increase safety read more

Love when I can take the metro from here to visit the boyfriend in riverside! The station is clean and safe. I love that you don't have to bother with a long flight of stairs to get to the other side of the track like you do at some other stations. Lazy people rejoice! A pedestrian underpass makes it easy for you to get to the other side. There's a big parking structure with plenty of parking; you can leave your car for up to 72 hours and I feel perfectly safe leaving my car there overnight! It's true that there are no workers at this station so you are left on your own to figure things out if it's your first time, but it's so easy that you kind of have to mess up on your own to miss your train or wait at the wrong track! Buy your ticket from the machine; it's not that hard to figure it out. I had no problem reading the options on the screen and choosing my location I was headed to. Then go to the track that says the direction that your train will be going and wait! You can always check twitter on your phone to make sure your train is on time! Then enjoy your ride :) read more

Don't bother!!! Worst experience. Took train to Angels game. Planned for a 10:18 pm return Anaheim to Tustin. It's Nearly 11 pm and Still sitting on train in Anaheim. Apparently the 10:18 pm train doesn't leave until Angels game ends. Are you kidding me!!!! No mention of this on website. read more

So awhile back the Tustin station got an upgrade and a new parking structure was built. This allowed for additional capacity which made it much easier to get in and out of the area because you didn't have to look very far for a open space. The parking is structure is located near the platforms so you don't need to get there too early before your train arrives. Tip- Always allow for plenty of time to get your ticket before boarding, there are only two ticket machines and a line can form 10 mins before a train is expected to arrive. Other than that the station is located off of Edinger near jamboree which is also close to the 5 freeway. read more

Pros: Close to home, during the weekends is $10 for all weekend pass Cons: None that I can think of I've hopped on the Metrolink a couple times from this station. The station itself is pretty convenient because it's down the street from my place and they have a pretty big parking structure. Cool thing is if you're making multiple trips out to LA for the weekend you can buy a $10 pass for use throughout the whole weekend. Pretty sweet. The station is right next to a gas station too so if your car needs gas right after your arrival or before your departure, its pretty awesome. read more

I've taken the Metrolink Orange County line on occasion from Tustin to Union Station and back since... 2003? My ride habits vary from parking my car at the station after work to catch the last train to Union Station at 5:17pm; leaving my car at the station at night and driving with the boyfriend to LA; taking the first train from Union Station to Tustin at 6:45am; and weekend service (I can proudly say I was one of the first weekend service riders in 2006 and had an entire car to myself the whole trip, but that wouldn't happen today). Parking was a hassle if you didn't get there before 5pm. One time I couldn't find parking and had to haul ass to Irvine Station and take Amtrak. This problem will be alleviated once the new structure is completed later this year (increase from about 300 to 824 spaces). As of today, parking is located at the Printronix lot on Myford, which is accessible via pedestrian walkway on the northbound platform. With my short legs, it takes me about 5 minutes to get there. Parking is free. Security has never been an issue. I've left my car on the weekends for up to 3 days and it's been fine. I feel safe here, even though the station itself is unmanned. Machines are easy to use and take cash, debit, and credit card. Just try to know the name of your station (city) before approaching the machine - can't tell you how many people I've seen just browsing through all the names. It's listed in alphabetical order by the first letter of the station name. On the train, there's no storage room for luggage since it's a commuter train, but it's never full (like Amtrak) and I've been able to store multiple bags on the seat next to me or on the floor with no problems. There are some seats in groups of 4 that have tables if you need that kind of space. I'm also able to sleep pretty well, even if the seats don't recline! read more

The pluses: nice new train station, clean fast trains. Adequate parking. The minuses: no manned ticket booth at this station and only two dodgy ticket kiosks. Would not take my credit card so bring cash. You cannot buy a ticket on the train. Also the kiosks use weird "r" codes so you have to know these before you step up to the kiosk or you will like me be befuddled. Also as the sun sets it washes out the screen so be prepared to squint. These are the only two machines so if they go down you are SOL. On friday the bus from the university drops off hoards of kids going home for the weekend so do yourself a favor and buy a ticket in advance or otherwise be prepared to suffer a long wait to purchase a tickets. Mine took 45 minutes. Two points for the station, train and parking, 3 off for the ticket hassle. read more

What's not to like. Covered parking in the garage and free parking. Say what? I lived in DC area and we had to pay for parking and ticket. So it's nice to have free parking. You buy your ticket and then get on the train depending on the direction you are going. What I do find interesting is that you don't have to scan your ticket to get on. It's luck of the draw if someone comes to check your ticket. I do find that very odd but hey you don't want to take the risk. I just wish they have better times/or more frequent trains to make it easier to get around Socal's traffic. Wkd special is $10all day. What a deal! read more

I found it to be a very convenient small location whether to catch a MetroLink train, to transfer to an OCTA bus line, or to catch an Uber or Lyft ride. This location also isn't that hectic because Amtrak doesn't stop at this station. Keep in mind that your MetroLink ticket will allow you a free transfer to an OCTA bus at that station, just show your ticket to the bus driver. Do yourself a favor and install the MetroLink app on your phone. You can buy your train ticket through the app instead of using one of those kiosks. Just remember to activate your ticket right before you board the train. read more

I love public transportation. For people whining about the per barrel price of crude oil, OPEC production and your vehicle's MPGs, I really do not have any sympathy for you. There are plenty of ways to get around. Now, off my soapbox. Overall, I'd say Metrolink is pretty efficient. There have only been a handful of times that the train has brought me to my destination late. I figure when it is late, some form of atonement is being observed in the cosmos for trying to evade traffic. My biggest gripe relates to the station, not the actual train. You basically have to get there at 6:45am in order to get a parking spot. If not, you'll have to pray to the gods that you won't be towed when parking in the business plaza adjacent to the station where dozens of "NO METROLINK PARKING" signs are posted up (side note: what a stupid waste of space - this business park NEVER fills up. Commuters are likely the biggest source of revenue for the businesses in this plaza). My second biggest gripe: this old hag that always cuts in front of me while I'm waiting for the train. Other than that, you can leave your car at the station for as long as you want. The train ride itself is comfortable and not crowded if you hop on certain trains. Also, the station and the train don't smell like urinals, unlike some other public transportation systems I've been on. read more

Tustin metrolink station does Very crowded during weekdays and certain times of the weekends they also get delays varies from to time. This place doesn't have any restrooms at all although they have Amtrak train that skip this Tustin station and goes to Irvine metrolink station. read more

Tustin Metrolink Station - Public Transportation Near Me - Tustin, California

Thank you Metrolink for an efficient outing Downtown. We arrived at the station, parked with ease, purchased our tickets, and hopped on the train. The ticket machines are easy to use: pick your destination. Round Trip? no problem. $16.50 round trip to Union station. So much easier than driving in traffic! Thx OCTA! read more

I'm from NY so the trains there are a lot more frequent but for California standards, the metrolink is pretty awesome. Def cleaner than the NY trains and the best part about this train is that they have a quiet car. One train car dedicated to silence. After a hard days work it's nice to tap your neighbor and say "shhhh this is the quiet car". read more

Nice small station. I totally understood how to buy a ticket and what platform to go to. Nothing bad to say at all! read more

So much parking I can't even handle it. I love that I will never have to stress about finding a parking spot. This station is clean, safe, and easily accessible. The only con would be sometimes this station smells like pee. Straight-up-a-man-just-whipped-it-out-and-peed-in-a-corner-up-in-your-nostrils-smells-so-bad-pee. read more

Needs more shaded areas. The sun was blasting hot when we went. Also more seating in said shaded areas would be nice as well. The ticket machines are hit or miss. You cant see them half the time because the glare is horrible. Also when we went only one of them was working. There is also no staff, and no restrooms, & no indoor waiting area. So if you are early for your train, you kinda have to suffer out the weather. & the no restrooms is just tacky. Get on that metrolink. Plus side: Easy to figure out trains and where to go. Parking is free. They are building a huge multi level parking structure. Taking the train saved us a bunch of money & hassle with traffic going to union station. We also had no difficulty finding a seat on the train. Metrolink prices vs. Amtrack for the same trip is great, which is why we took the metrolink train. Overall, I will definitely come back to use this station if the need arises again. read more

The City of Tustin deserves plaudits for investing in its public transit, even though this station is practically in Irvine. The new parking structure is beautiful, the placement next to two major arterials is good, and the retail development next door is certainly better than Irvine Station's. The ped tunnel here is WAY better than the Irvine (and Santa Ana) station's multi-story bridge, too. Those extra two minutes are going to matter when you're running late due to the... Awful, awful ticket buying situation. Two machines. One probably illegible because of the sun's glare since the LA-OC line only runs during rush hours (read: sunset). To be fair, this problem is endemic to Metrolink even in LAUS, but missing a train because I had to wait 10 minutes in line to buy a ticket is unacceptable when there are only two trains a day heading up to LAUS in the PM hours. read more

I commute from Montebello to Irvine daily, about 100 miles round-trip. Yes, taking the Metrolink is the least costly method, almost double by car (auto loan payment, gasoline, and insurance), but nothing beats the convenience of driving. I want to take the Metrolink but my time is worth the additional cost. I will take it occasionally. This station is good because the I-Shuttle (operated by the City of Irvine) has an hourly schedule (work week Monday - Friday) of shuttle vans that goes to John Wayne airport and makes stops along the way to all the major business centers in Irvine. I think it is free with a Metrolink ticket or just $1.00. read more

It's just your standard station but it takes me all the way on Weekends to LA for $10! Can't beat that.

Update 1: There is a "metrolink" app now that helps with the ticket situation. THANK YOU. I LOVE IT. Just need it to work like the paper tickets when it comes to transferring. Until then, I still have to deal with the decrepit machines, but at least the lines are shorter now. Update 2: Even though I use the ticket machines less, I realized the south facing machine is the one that is the worst. There is a delay after you press a button. So if you click on add 1 ticket to the order, you can end up clicking on it twice, selecting two tickets, because the first press doesn't register for about five seconds. But the delay problem is with all the buttons from what I can tell. So you end up pressing more buttons than you need and pressing buttons to fixed what you pressed more of. It is a fun time. Update 3: My bicycle was stolen while locked at this station a few months ago. I was pretty bummed. Based on my experience working with the police, I do not think the security cameras work. read more