Covina Station is a Metrolink stop in Covina, California, on the San Bernardino Line, with connections to local bus and shuttle services. Its location and links to Azusa and other San Gabriel Valley communities make it useful to understand before planning a rail trip.
- Address: 600 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723
- Rail service: Metrolink San Bernardino Line
- Local connection: Foothill Transit Line 281 serves the station
Where is Covina Station, and what rail service does it offer?
Covina Station is at 600 N. Citrus Ave. and serves Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line. The route connects Downtown Los Angeles and Downtown San Bernardino, passing through Downtown Pomona.
A three-star hotel in Azusa is about 7 minutes by car from the station. The station is owned by the City of Covina; Metrolink gives 626-384-5520 as the contact for maintenance and repairs.
How should you plan schedules and tickets?
A valid ticket is required on every Metrolink platform and train, so arrange your fare before boarding. Check Metrolink’s official information for current schedules and ticket options, and check the official site before you go.
If you plan to drive, distinguish the station lot beside the platform from the separate parking structure at 559 N. Citrus Ave., southwest of the station on the south side of the tracks.
The structure has 655 spaces, and electric-vehicle charging is available there. Parking charges and permit terms can change, so confirm current details with the City of Covina before relying on them.
What access and facilities are available at Covina Station?
Covina Station has bike racks and lockers, a secured bike area, and vehicle charging stations. The parking structure also offers electric-vehicle charging.
For overnight or long-term parking information, the station’s guidance directs you to Covina City Hall at 626-858-7219. Paypoint machines accept credit or debit cards, not cash. Check current parking arrangements with the City of Covina before setting out.
How do you connect Covina Station with Azusa?
Foothill Transit Line 281 serves the Covina Metrolink stop and runs between Glendora, Azusa, West Covina, and Puente Hills Mall. Metrolink also identifies the City of Azusa Metrolink Shuttle as a station connection; you need to call 626-812-5206 for pickup.
Azusa Downtown Station provides another local rail connection to consider alongside Covina’s Metrolink service: Azusa Downtown Station connections.
For onward bus connections in Azusa, Foothill Transit identifies the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center at Azusa Avenue and 9th Street, next to Metro A Line’s Azusa Downtown Station.
Lines 185, 187, 188, and 280 serve the transit center. Line 185 boards on Azusa Avenue north of 9th Street; Lines 187, 188, and 280 board just north of the Metro station.
The Azusa day-trip itinerary describes ways to connect downtown and the foothills during a day around the city.
FAQs
Which Metrolink line stops at Covina Station?
Covina Station serves the San Bernardino Line, between Downtown Los Angeles and Downtown San Bernardino, via Downtown Pomona.
Does Line 281 stop at Covina Station?
Yes. Foothill Transit Line 281 serves the Covina Metrolink stop and connects Glendora, Azusa, West Covina, and Puente Hills Mall.
Do you need a ticket to use the station platform?
Yes. A valid ticket is required on all Metrolink platforms and trains.