Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Encinitas Coaster Station

    3.8 (29 reviews)

    Encinitas Coaster Station Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Encinitas Coaster Station

    Recommended Reviews - Encinitas Coaster Station

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brian F.

    It never rains in Southern California. Beautiful October weather makes for a lovely train ride from SanDiego and back. $6.50 gets you there one way vs. a $35 Lyft. Made a candle and had some gelato. Who could ask for anything more. The trains are very clean and the process as a whole was easy.

    Vending Machines
    Danny W.

    Couldn't have asked for a more convenient location for my home station. There's plenty of parking and it's less than a block away from a bar, (D-Street) coffee, (multiple spots) several restaurants, and a 7-11. Although the coaster doesn't run as frequently as I'd want it to, there's plenty within stones throw to keep you preoccupied before the train comes. The station itself is super clean, has several vending options, and is really easy to purchase a ticket right on site if you haven't pre-paid. There's also bike storage on site so it makes it even easier to reduce your carbon footprint by locking up your wheels for the day. If you hate battling bad traffic and live in the Encinitas area you could do a lot worse than waiting an hour and a half to pick up the Coaster here.

    Fun C.

    Trust those who Yelp regularly... Convenient location with easy drop-off & pick-up. Good space in the parking lot, and the trains are "normally" close to being on time. Recommended over driving for sure

    Mina H.

    Clean, convenient station, parking available, no bathrooms. Amtrak train don't stop here, there is busses on one side of this station. Easy ride north and south to wherever you want to go. You can buy your ticket at the machine, it takes credit cards and cash, it might take a few tries to navigate the menu for 1st time riders. Schedule is posted on the board or go online to find all the info you need. This station is within walking distance from the beach, library, restaurants and bars. It gets cold, windy during the winter in the evening. No alcohol, food and smoking on the train.

    Brie K.

    This is your typical train station, albeit small and right in the heart of Encinitas. Whether you're coming to Encinitas or leaving it, you'll find that walking to nearby business and eateries is convenient and fun! A few tips: there are several sizable lots around the coaster station -- one directly east and one directly west of the tracks. The lot that is west of the tracks is mainly 1 hour parking, so be sure to avoid that lot or be aware of the signage if you are parking for the day. There are also two parking lots just south of the station. Be aware that Amtrak trains frequently buzz through this station without stopping. They are loud but fast! Be sure to pay for a ticket at one of the two kiosks -- the patrol has been stepped up and they are asking people for tickets when you board or while you are in travel. If you don't have a ticket, you can get a citation for up to $300! Way easier to just pay $4 to ride! Since there is only one track, you'll know where to board. If you get there early enough, a coffee station is at the far south corner of the station. If not, go get breakfast or lunch before you ride. Schedule here: http://www.gonctd.com/userfiles/file/COASTER-sched-Apr1-rev.pdf

    Waiting for the drunk train...whewww
    Zach B.

    All aboard!!!! I wish they said that when they stopped at every station, that would be hilarious. Unfortunately those people have been replaced with coaster patrol, who profile you as you get on the train...which isn't really a bad thing as long as they are looking out for the health and safe of the passengers. Anyway make sure you get there more than a few seconds before the train comes because you have to buy a ticket before you get one or else!!! I heard some people getting in trouble for not having a ticket and they said its a $400 ticket! So make sure you give yourself time to navigate that stupid machine they have because there is usually a line. Not only is there a line, but when the train gets close and people are under pressure they can't seem to figure out how to use the machine...happens every time. The coaster needs to step up its game and do something about the stupid ticket machine, we have technology! Let's make an app that allows you to buy your ticket electronically please, I heard it was coming soon, but I'll believe it when I see it! Oh yeah, NO DRINKING ON THE COASTER AFTER 9PM

    Hey!! Where's the train?

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 5
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dave K.
    0
    6
    209

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joel C.
    487
    569
    5876

    2 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pete T.
    149
    965
    1794

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shane S.
    108
    1064
    5734

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Danny W.
    4850
    2242
    3409

    8 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Fun C.
    276
    481
    1266

    9 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steph T.
    16
    153
    11

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    13 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vanessa C.
    1291
    66
    251

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alisa M.
    1569
    1200
    242

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of luis p.
    12
    37
    4

    15 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rick M.
    354
    118
    383

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Z C.
    3
    148
    6

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Encinitas Coaster Station

    What is the distance from Encinitas Coaster Station to Encinitas Fish Shop?

    About 3.5 blocks

    View All 4 Questions

    Review Highlights - Encinitas Coaster Station

    “Great location - it is only a couple of blocks from Moonlight Beach, and directly adjacent to really great food, gift shops, and surf shops.”

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Public Transportation 138 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Solana Beach Station

    Solana Beach Station

    3.7(151 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    This place is convenient to central Solana Beach. Easy to have a car-free visit if you come by…read moretrain. Track is accessible by stairway, ramp, bridge, and escalator from street level. There is a bit of seating inside and restrooms of moderate cleanliness. Signage inside the station and down at track level provide ETAs for each train. This station is serviced by Amtrak and the Coaster, so make sure you get on the right one!

    We boarded the train in Solana Beach and paid extra for Business Class for three reasons: it's less…read morecrowded, it includes a snack box, and it includes wine service. Unfortunately, the experience we received was nowhere near the standard Amtrak claims to provide. The conductor, Martin, did not scan our tickets until we were nearly arriving in Oceanside. By that point, several other Business Class passengers had already received their snack boxes and drinks. We were hungry, so I asked Martin when we would be served. Instead of providing service--or directing someone who could--he told me I needed to get up, walk two cars forward, and request our snacks and drinks myself. That alone was disappointing. When I reached the service area, the Amtrak employee, Jenice, greeted me with a curt "What do you need?" I asked for wine and snacks. She shoved two bottles of wine and plastic cups toward me, then refused to give me the snack boxes, insisting she would "bring them later." I even offered to take them myself to save her time, but she refused. As the train continued--Oceanside, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano--no snacks. She eventually came through our car serving drinks at an excruciatingly slow pace. I asked again about the snack boxes (this was the third request), and she told me she was "busy" and would come back later. Approaching Irvine, we walked toward the luggage car and passed Jenice again. She was leaning against a counter, laughing, gossiping, and chatting casually with passengers in that area--clearly not "too busy" to BS with them. We also saw another gentleman approach her, visibly irritated that he too had asked for snacks and never received them. We noticed as we exited the train that SEVERAL people were not served snack in the business class cars. Apparently, "Jenice" just couldn't be bothered. It is painfully obvious that this employee is lazy, dismissive, and openly rude to Business Class customers. Her work ethic and attitude are unacceptable. This is not a one-off incident. The last time we traveled this same route, it was also a bad experience. My wife and I are travel agents. We would be appalled if any of our clients were treated with this level of disrespect. Based on this experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Amtrak to my clients--doing so would risk our professional reputation and potentially cost us customers. This is not the service Amtrak promises, and certainly not the service Business Class passengers are paying extra for.

    Photos
    Solana Beach Station
    Solana Beach Station
    Solana Beach Station

    See all

    Celebrate Party Limo - 14 passenger Mercedes party buses

    Celebrate Party Limo

    5.0(9 reviews)
    37.0 mi•San Ysidro

    I just found CPL on a whim, and boy was I lucky! Not only were the driver, the limo van, and…read morecommunication great, but the price was perfect, too! It felt like a great value while also not feeling like the company was getting ripped off. Our driver was so kind, patient, and helpful. Heck, we even forgot something after a long day, and he recognized it and returned to our drop-off spot right away. It was a guys' trip from Murrieta to Palos Verdes to play golf... the best way to do the drive and enjoy the day. I would highly recommend Celebrate Party Limo for any kind of special limo usage. Unfortunately, no sharing our bad karaoke singing videos in the limo or our "tired eyes" after a long golf day. Everything lives on the internet forever, and no one wants to see that! ;-)

    Found them off Facebook market. At first, I was like hope it's not sketchy or scam. Made my deposit…read moreand hoping for the best the day of. Driver showed up and man, the driver was awesome. Off the bat, he was giving positive vibes. Got the party bus for my daughter's 18 birthday, her friends and her had a blast. A lot of great feedback off the driver and experience. Out of all our party bus experience, Jose the driver was the best we have ever gotten. Definitely asking for him if we get the party bus experience again. 10 stars!!!! ​

    Photos
    Celebrate Party Limo - Brand new 14 passenger limo sprinter with black exterior.

    Brand new 14 passenger limo sprinter with black exterior.

    Celebrate Party Limo - Brand new limo bus that fits up to 14 passengers.

    Brand new limo bus that fits up to 14 passengers.

    Celebrate Party Limo

    See all

    Encinitas Coaster Station - publictransport - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...