The "Coaster." Go…read moreanywhere up and down the San Diego County coast for a few bucks on new, quiet, and clean trains. (I suppose trains like this stay this clean and pristine because San Diego hasn't got Chicago's awful weather). I took the Coaster to Old Town to meet a friend for dinner before I went to the airport on my way out of town. Service operates primarily during weekday peak periods, but there is also limited weekday midday, Friday evening, and Saturday service. Special evening service is provided when the San Diego Padres play Monday-Thursday evening home games. The only thing that bugged me is there was no one to collect the ticket I bought at the station before boarding. This was 100% honor system, and I suspect it's widely abused to the disadvantage of the transit authority, but maybe they save more money than they lose this way by not employing conductors.

This railroad station in Downtown Carlsbad serves the Coaster computer rail line between Oceanside…read moreand Downtown San Diego. It has a single side platform for the single set of tracks that go through Carlsbad. Overall, I think this is a very nice station. North County Transit District buses also stop here, most importantly in my book, Route 101 that runs on Historic 101 between Oceanside and UTC in La Jolla. There are over 400 parking spaces at the station, which is a short walk to restaurants, coffee shops, retail shops, and more. The Carlsbad Village station is not the historic Carlsbad station that was used by Santa Fe Railroad until 1960. That station still stands about 1/10th of a mile south.

Hadn't ridden the Coaster in a while, but recently took it to an event at the Belly Up in Solana…read moreBeach and it turned out to be a great choice. Traveled on a Friday around 5pm and parked at the Carlsbad Village station. Parking took quite a while to find, so I'd definitely recommend giving yourself extra time if you're leaving during peak hours. The ride itself was smooth and relaxing. One cool perk is that you're allowed to bring and enjoy alcoholic beverages onboard, which is a great way to save some cash before hitting your destination. Free Wi-Fi was also a nice bonus. All in all, it was a convenient and fun way to get to the show! Also on Fri and Saturdays they have a later schedule.

If you want to visit downtown Oceanside or the Oceanside Pier, this Metrolink stop will get you…read morethere. Located pretty central to the beach/pier side and downtown. Make sure you know which tracks you're going or coming to, as arrivals an departures are on opposite side of the tracks. There's good seating here while you're waiting for the train. Metrolink operates here during the weekends, so you can make a visit and relax by the beach side here without the drive.

Convenient parking, consistent security, the offices aren't open on the weekends; we've been there…read moremany tines on the weekends and no counter help. We buy our tickets online through the app, very good. This station is clean and easy to get to with plenty of parking. Amtrak, Coaster schedules

I had a driver pick me and was told that his radio and GPS were not functioning…read more I was asked to give him directions. Thank god I know the way. Not everyone does and literally can't speak for themselves. Shame on you for your lack of professionalism.

Today, I was stranded not just once but twice today!!! This morning the pickup, I thought I'd go…read moreout 10 minutes from the scheduled pickup. Time passes, thinking they probably just running late. 45 minutes has passed and I'm beginning to wonder what the heck is going on. To find out driver put me as a no show!!! He didn't even pass by my neighborhood!!! My husband had to call the uber so I won't be late to go to the hospital. Uber came by within 5 mins from the phone call!!! And now, long day at the hospital. Here at the bus stop. Been waiting since 4:00pm. Time right now is 5:20 pm. It said they are running late. What is their definition of running a little late?! I thought the bus will cut down the cost of traveling back and forth to and from the hospital. But at this point I'd rather call the uber today cuz this is really getting ridiculous!! Worse public transportation I ever experienced!!!!!!

I like public transit and was curious where the Sprinter went. I took the hour ride all the way to…read moreEscondido. The ride was nice. The train was clean and comfortable. The scenery wasn't that good though. To board either use your mobile device or a Pronto card like me. Hit the button to enter or exit the train. It's like the MTS trolleys in San Diego. I felt safe taking Sprinter and would ride again.

Jesus Christ dude. How are the schedules so bad right now??? Showed up for the 8:17 am train at…read morecollege boulevard just for it to arrive 20 min later. Looks like I'm gonna be late for my class. "Delays up to 15 min." Yeah right.

The Carlsbad Poinsettia Coaster Station traverses between Oceanside and Downtown San Diego, and…read moreincludes a big parking lot, bus stop, bike storage, an accessible under-passage, and some neat infographics about vernal pools and button celery. I appreciate the Coaster and this station's location for replacing my need to drive long stretches from San Diego.

Pretty safe station to be at when heading towards the San Diego Depot. We went on 7/24/2025 during…read moreComic-Con and boarded the 1:49pm train which was not crowded at all. We paid $32.50 in cash for round trip tickets for 2 adults and 1 child, easily accessible via the vending machine and not too difficult to understand. The ride itself felt smooth and was a nice scenic route to see sights such as the Del Mar Racetrack and of course, the Pacific Ocean (be sure to sit on the right side for a better view). Seats were not too bad, even had rows facing sideways available and appeared clean. The train passengers seemed nice and I didn't feel too uneasy, it was a comfortable train ride, felt like we were coasting on the Coaster.

I love taking the Coaster and San Diego is the best place on earth Everyone is so nice and helpful!…read moreIt's easy to figure out and so scenic and beautiful! It's not very expensive and it's so much better than driving! Everyone should take public transportation!

With my coaster trip from San Diego to Encinitas for the station was one that had not changed for…read morethe station the surroundings of the station. WS one that was not well organized . The coaster station doesn't have security with the bus terminal for the city buses the buses come for short period and leave. When I had arrived the walk through the city and the main street of Highway 101 there were many places rundown and the parks you would see of the many migrants. The Coaster station is only one track with two tracks that one waits the other passes for the station is not one you be after hours. The few restaurants nearby for the main street of of the city finding that the restaurBtz and the stores have been found selling alcohol to underage the sale of fentanyl the dangerous illegal drug . The train station they do have many of the buses that take you up into the many of Oceanside and the connection with the 101 that takes you back to UTC Mall in Lajolla. The security was of the police that were patrolling up and down the main street for the station there is no security for the terminal. Travel to the many stations you will find many of the buses with the security of the stations needs to have business people traveling. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer from the many places I have traveled to is the need for security at the station seeing the illegal activities and the use of alcohol near by. Encinitas Coaster Station. For the many people that use the coaster there is no alcohol on the train for the station there are no security . Good travels to one and all .

This is a newly remodeled parking facility has numerous electric car charging stations and has…read moreaccess to public transportation.

What is the one question that comes to mind when you think of trains and the ones that you see from…read morethe movies? There have been so many trains and those trains that have stared in the major motion pictures from the many that stared in the Total Recall and the Superman movies that you see Superman come to save the trains and there are those that are used for business and commercial traffic giving you the most beautiful trip that can be the best vie4ws and the many stops when the train stops through. If you have the answer its one train that services, the many coastal cities and the ones that are a walk to the beach. Yes, the Coaster is one train that has two levels which you can sit on the top level and the bottom level and sit have the best views and when you go to the second level you get the wide view you can eat lunch on board you have to clean up the area where you're sitting at. There is one thing that the Coaster Train doesn't allow is alcoholic drinks of any kind that is a $250.00 fine that you are found on board with open containers. The Coaster train has changed and the cleanup and the remodel it began with no alcohol on board yes, many people thought it was cool to drink on board, but it's not allowed. The remodel of the trains was to change the seats and clean floors yet with the many cars that are still being used they do have some of the older cars that show the age of wear and tear. What is the best day when you have a great doctor's appointment? Yes, the day is called over the hump day to take the 101 buses to the city of Oceanside and the many stops in between to see some of the many locations in the many cities on the way up to Oceanside. There are so many things that you can discover when you take the Coast Bus of the 101 that makes many stops even including the coaster stations along the way. Catching the bus at the UTC Transit center the 101 bus that takes you up through the La Jolla area and the many Campuses of UCSD. The trip is one of the best because with many buses take you to transit center the 101 Bus takes you straight up the coastal highway with the trip the City of Oceanside along the way to the transit and train stations. The train ride that takes you through the many cities on the way back to San Diego with the train ride that takes a little over an hour when you leave the Oceanside Transit Center with the Coaster Train and the Amtrack that share the same tracks the train has to slow when the Amtrack approaches the coaster has to slow and stop and wait for the Amtrack to pass by. The Coaster Train is one of the best rides with the many stations you can also buy tickets for the shorter trips that you may take from San Diego or from the city of Oceanside. Going on the 101 buses from the UTC Transit Center taking that to the many areas and locations along the way you can visit the many areas between the stations. The Coaster Ride from the Oceanside Transit Center is one smooth ride that you can sit back relax and take time to go over work that you may have taken home for many that do take home. The low-cost prices with the many stations that you can transfer over to the many buses take you to the many areas and the Inland cities. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, the day was one of the best to take the 101 Bus. And have the whole day and still be able to get back to National City certain bus routes do stop at certain times there were many places in the Oceanside and the Carlsbad area that I had never been to before. The many services and buses that service the many areas south of Oceanside and the Encinitas which has so many places to visit and spend the day. Happy Travels to one and all its a great day for a train ride.

It always breaks down or has some sort of issue. If it rains we're really screwed because it takes…read moreforever to fix. Now they want to raise prices, for what??? You're always late, do better.

Yeah for being Eco-friendly, but lacks amenities If you…read morewant to go from Oceanside to Escondido and avoid the traffic on the 78, the sprinter is the way to go. This stop has ample parking right at the corner of Rancho del Oro and Oceanside Blvd. they have a covered area to buy tickets and a porta potty if needed. They also have bike lockers. Let's all think of ways to reduce our carbon footprint and take public transportation!

I absolutely love public transportation! If you're disabled, you can take your disabled placard…read morereceipt, an award letter from SSI, or a Medi-care card (not Medi-cal), or you can pick up a form at the Oceanside Transit Center - they may even have them on their website - and have your doctor fill it out. You can get a Compass card with your picture on it, which is good until the expiration date on your disabled placard (you just need to renew more often), three years after the date shown on the disability award letter...OR for three years from the date on your doctor's letter. You can get a monthly transit pass for $18, which allows unlimited rides on any Breeze bus, the Sprinter, and any of the buses anywhere in the San Diego area. You can also use it to obtain a round trip ticket to San Diego and back to Oceanside for only $5 (which makes day trips down to Old Town super fun and cheap...wi hour traffic! Students can also get a discounted pass for a very reasonable price. I love the Rancho Del Oro station, because you can park in a big, well-lit parking lot and take the Sprinter to Escondido. It's a little out of the way too, so you're not having to deal with a lot of cross traffic. We've got a great transit system here in San Diego county, and as long as you're honest (Transit police aren't always on the Sprinter to check your pass, but they make surprise checks, and the fine is NOT worth the gamble!), it's really easy to navigate your way around the whole county for very little money. It's a great way to show your little ones the way public transport works, and who doesn't love buses and trains?!? Come on...it's a TRAIN! If you're on at the right time, you might pass another one headed the opposite direction too. Super awesome! The automated voice on the Sprinter is English, which kind of makes me giggle, but my son adores it. We're lucky to live by a line that runs from the Oceanside Transit Center to the Vista Transit Center. Both allow close proximity to tons of things to do. Another benefit to having disabled access is that you can use the little buses that come your curb and allow you to get to places you would have to walk far from a proper stop to get to. It's cheaper than Uber and definitely less than a cab. If you ride even one way daily, a disabled pass can pay for itself - you don't have to pay to load it for a month. A day pass for unlimited rides is $2.50 with a disabled card, and you can take a bus one way for less than $1. (Think it's 85 cents, if I remember correctly). The drivers on the Breeze will lower the step for those with mobility issues, and both the Breeze and Sprinter allow you to bring your bike with you, in case you want to go somewhere out of the way. It's easy to navigate the website, the Transit Center is open until 5pm weekdays to get passes or papers, and best of all...you don't have to drive! It's a cheap way to entertain a bored kiddo, get to the beach from the East side of North County, and the Transit Center is very close to downtown Oceanside...where they have a Farmer's Market and Sunset Market every week. Did I mention you don't have to drive? Weekends, the Sprinter runs every 30 minutes both East and West (the Coaster has some longer wait times, and it stops running earlier, the only down side to our transit system!). If you're looking for a safe place to park your car while you let someone else save you some gas and traffic, the Rancho Del Oro station is a great location. We love our transport system...coming from a big city where buses run 24/7 kind of spoiled me, but for a non-major metropolitan area, it's one of the best transit systems I've seen since I lived in NorCal. Take a Sprinter. Catch the Breeze. See some cool scenery, and minimize your carbon footprint. If you've got disabilities, this is one of the best transit prices you'll find. They're very disability friendly. Just don't train hop, because the fines are likely why they can afford to keep the prices so low, haha! ;) If you see me around, feel free to say hi. I may be antisocial sometimes, but public transportation brings out the best in me. :D