Could take Amtrak Pacific Surfliner for $29 (bike reservation required at no extra cost)
http://www.amtrak.com/ccurl/382/939/Pacific-Surfliner-Schedule-071315,0.pdf
It's a 2.5 mile bike ride to the mission from the station.
2) Mission San Buenaventura
Could take Amtrak Pacific Surfliner for $23 (bike reservation required at no extra cost)
http://www.amtrak.com/ccurl/382/939/Pacific-Surfliner-Schedule-071315,0.pdf
It's a 0.3 mile walk to the mission from the station.
3) Mission San Fernando Rey de España
We could meet at Glendale Metrolink, ride to Van Nuys, bike ~5 miles North to the Mission. Although it would have to be on a weekday since the Ventura County line doesn't run on weekends. It would be $10 each way to take Amtrak to Van Nuys, but it is possible, on Pacific Surfliner also. We could bike it for free (18.5 miles each way with 738 ft of climbing) but it would not be a ride for beginners. It's easy to find though, up Glenoaks to Hansen Dam, Left on Montague, Right on San Fernando Rd, Left on "Brand" in San Fernando and you'll arrive at the mission (on right) at Brand Park (in Mission Hills).
4) Mission San Gabriel
This is about 11 miles (entirely by bicycle) from the Glendale Metrolink station via York Blvd, South Pasadena and Alhambra. It's only 4 miles from the Metro Gold Line - South Pasadena station. We could get to the Gold line by taking the Antelope Valley Metrolink to LA Union Station.
5) Mission San Juan Capistrano
From the San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station it's only a 0.1 mile walk to the Mission. From Glendale, we would take the Antelope Valley line into LA Union Station and then the Orange County line down to San Juan Capistrano. If we brought bikes, it's only 3.7 miles to Doheny State Beach via the San Juan Creek Trail
6) Mission San Luis Rey
6) Mission San Luis Rey
This landmark is in Oceanside, 5-6 miles from the Oceanside Metrolink Station. From the station Turn left onto S Cleveland St, Keep left to stay on San Luis Rey River Trail, Turn right onto Fireside St, Turn left onto Mission Ave and you should see it from there but if not Turn left onto San Luis Rey Ave. From Glendale, we would take the Antelope Valley line into LA Union Station and then the Orange County line down to Oceanside. The Metrolink weekend pass ($10 all day) is a better deal than the Amtrak fare, plus you don't need bicycle reservations.
7) Mission San Diego
7) Mission San Diego
From the Glendale Metrolink Station, take the Antelope Valley line into LA Union Station and then the Orange County line down to Oceanside. Transfer to a Coaster train and ride south to San Diego - Old Town stop. Take Taylor Street NorthEast around Presidio Park. Taylor turns into Hotel Cir S. After passing Bachman, follow Hotel Cir under the I-8 and then take a right on Camino De La Reina. Travel 2 miles East. Three quick zig-zag: Turn left onto Qualcomm Way, Turn right onto Rio San Diego Dr, Turn left onto Rio Bonito Way, then Slight right onto Friars Rd for 1.1 mile. Take the Mission Village Dr ramp, Turn right onto Mission Village Dr, Turn left onto San Diego Mission Rd and follow that for less than 1 mile. The mission will be on the left at Booth Hill Rd. The COASTER train is $11.00 round trip for 3 zones (Oceanside --> Old Town).
