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Redlands’ Arrow Train — The Ultimate Way To Travel To & From Redlands

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Redlands Passenger Rail Project — Arrow — connects Redlands to downtown Los Angeles in as little as 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Did you know you can get to Redlands from Los Angeles, Lancaster, Oceanside, and Ventura East without driving a car? The Arrow Train is an extension of Metrolink, the safe, seamless, and reliable passenger train that links six Southern California counties. Spending a day exploring Redlands has never been easier!

Review the downloadable schedule and map here.

Redlands Arrow Stations

Arrow Metrolink Esri station

Redlands - Esri Station

601 New York Street, Redlands

Tasty Place to Eat Nearby

Benjarong Thai Cuisine
The first Thai restaurant to open in Redlands, Benjarong Thai Cuisine offers bold spices and a spacious patio. The owner is from southern Thailand, but the menu leans heavily on dishes from Bangkok and Central Thailand. The cocktail menu includes an inventive assortment of martinis, like the Thai Tea Martini, which features tea with a splash of cream. 

Fun Things To Do Nearby

Jennie Davis Park
Located just a three minute walk from the Esri Station, Jennie Davis Park is a 5.2 acre neighborhood park. It features a fun playground and picnic areas. It is also the annual Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration.

Metrolink Arrow Train - Redlands Train Station

Redlands - Downtown Station

351 North Orange Street, Redlands

Tasty Places to Eat Nearby

Caprice Cafe
Caprice Cafe is the ‘it’ dessert destination in Redlands. Redlanders voted it the best high-end daily dessert pot. The menu selections range from all over the world, with sweet treats like buttermilk panna cottas, blood orange granitas, and almond shortbread biscuits. 

Batter Rebellion
Indulge in Batter Rebellion’s inventive menu, where California fusion meets comfort food the whole family will love. Healthy salads. Hearty mains. An impressively approachable kids menu. And do you love a good craft cocktail? This Redlands fav has you covered there too. toast!

Don Orange
Don Orange's pride shines through in their choice of ingredients. Making dishes from scratch, they make an array of fresh tacos and gourmet Mexican food. Among the menu favorites is the cheesy birria tacos with consommé dipping broth to delightful street and gourmet varieties.

Lappert's Super Premium Ice Cream
Lappert's legendary, small-batch, super premium ice cream inspired by the tropical flavors of Hawaii and countries around the world. Milk Shakes, Date Shakes, Dole Whip, Smoothies, Fruit Bowls, Shave Ice, and so much more! Largest variety and selection in town!

Fun Things To Do Nearby

Redlands Downtown’s Morning Market
The Redlands Downtown’s Morning Market is a fun community gathering held Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 1 PM. Showcasing local farmers and artisans.

The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival
This free outdoor summer concert series is one of the highlights of summer in Redlands. Each of The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival concerts are roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to catch a train back home. 

Shopping on State Street 
The State Street shopping district is all the things you love about a tourist destination — like trendy shops and locally made wares — with the quaint hometown vibe of a city that might still think it’s a town. What’s more, there’s a host of art on display. 

Mural Tour
Take a self-guided mural tour of the more than 40 murals painted around State Street.

Umbrella Alley
Wander down Umbrella Alley, where 420 brightly colored umbrellas hang over the pedestrian walkway. 

Clock Walk
Go on a self-guided clock walk, and discover all the clocks on display in the neighborhood. 

Arrow Train at U of R

The Arrow Train at U of R. Photo from MetroLink.

Redlands - University Station

1100 E. Park Ave., Redlands, CA 92374
As the name would suggest, the Arrow Train’s last stop is at the University of Redlands. The well-respected university regularly hosts a wide variety of events ranging from athletic games to symphony performances.


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