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Originally Posted by electricron
Yes they were cheaper, but they also took a minimum of one hour longer. How long would one have to wait on the platforms in Oceanside to switch trains today, as the services are today? How much is your time worth, $10, $15, $20, or more an hour? The fare difference was $15 for a one way trip.
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Coaster and Metrolink are slower because they provide "local" service, meaning more stops. Also is the time it would take to transfer in Oceanside.
The argument was that if the Coaster and Metrolink combined forces to provide a single seat, single ticket ride from DTLA to DTSD, it would be cheaper to use than the Amtrak service, which is more of a long distance service.
Besides reduced cost, Coaster and Metrolink tickets could include transfers to other metro transit options. Also, scheduling could provide local and express services at rates lower than Amtrak.