TrainDay2LA

Details

Join us for a one-of-a-kind TrainDay2LA adventure! We’ll meet at Irvine Metrolink Station (15215 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618) on Platform 1 near the north end (cross the bridge to the far side), ready to board the 9:21 AM Metrolink OC Line 1661. We’re headed to a unique spot in the Los Angeles area, where we’ll enjoy a day of urban exploration, take in great views, and leave room for a bit of mystery—unexpected discoveries will be part of the fun.

Expect a day of curious wandering, street-level adventures, and great company. We’ll likely walk about 5 miles (or more, depending on how adventurous we get). We may use the Metro—but otherwise, this is an urban walking exploration. We’ll grab lunch on the trip at a local spot, or you can bring your own to enjoy along the way. After a day of fun, we’ll catch the 4:27 PM OC Line 1668 back to Irvine, arriving at 5:36 PM, with stories to tell and pictures to share.

I once asked a Metrolink conductor, as we watched a late passenger sprinting across the bridge, “Are you going to wait?” He checked his watch and said, “Everyone waits for the train. The train waits for no one.” The runner made it aboard just as the doors closed—and we were gone. So please arrive early.

Details:

Meet-Up: 9:00 AM – Irvine Metrolink Station (15215 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618). Arrive by 9:00 AM to park, get your $10 Metrolink Weekend Day Pass at the ticket kiosks, cross the bridge to the far side, and reach the north end of Platform 1 by 9:21 AM, where the second car will load. Let’s try to meet there—no formal check-in, but I’ll round people up if time allows so we can board and sit together.
10:35 AM – LA Union Station (in front of Starbucks/Wetzel’s Pretzels).
Departure: 9:21 AM Metrolink OC Line 1661 from Irvine to LA Union Station (arriving 10:34 AM).
Return: OC Line 1668 at 4:27 PM from LA Union Station to Irvine (arriving 5:36 PM).
Train Fare: $10 Metrolink Weekend Day Pass – buy at the station (use cash or card, but avoid bills larger than $20). Covers transfers to anything we may need on the trip.
Parking: Free at Irvine Metrolink Station.

TrainDay2LA — Important Info
· This is an urban hike, not a guided tour. We’re just a bunch of curious folks exploring LA’s hidden gems by train and on foot — and that can include all sorts of big-city sights and surprises. The hike is mostly hard flat surfaces, may include dirt paths, with some hills and stairs along the way.
· Restroom access is limited. I don’t schedule bathroom stops, but when I see a public restroom, I’ll usually let the group know. Some routes may have few or no obvious bathrooms for long stretches. There are Bathrooms at Irvine Station, on the train and at LA Union Station. If frequent bathroom breaks are essential, this may not be the right outing for you.
· There is no sweep (nobody bringing up the rear), so stay together and follow the leader to avoid getting separated.
Disclaimer:
Group organizer, assistant organizers, and event hosts assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.