Cal State San Marcos (NCTD station) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cal State San Marcos
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| SPRINTER light rail station | |
| Location | 410 La Moree Road San Marcos, CA 92069 |
| Coordinates | 33°08′05″N 117°09′13″W / 33.1348°N 117.1536°W |
| Owned by | North County Transit District |
| Line(s) | Sprinter |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Construction | |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | March 9, 2008 |
The Cal State San Marcos station is a stop on the Sprinter light rail line. This station helps people travel around San Marcos, California. It is managed by the North County Transit District. The station is located right next to California State University San Marcos.
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About the Station
The Cal State San Marcos station is an important part of the local public transportation system. It helps students, faculty, and other visitors get to and from the university. The station is designed to be easy to use for everyone.
What is the Sprinter?
The Sprinter is a special type of train called a light rail. It runs on tracks and connects different towns in North San Diego County. It's a great way to travel without needing a car. The Sprinter line goes all the way from Oceanside to Escondido.
Getting Around
The Cal State San Marcos station has one main platform. This is where you wait for the train. The platform is called an "island platform." This means it has tracks on both sides. You can catch a train going in two directions from this platform.
If you want to go towards Oceanside Transit Center, you will head west. The station before Cal State San Marcos in that direction is San Marcos Civic Center.
If you want to go towards Escondido Transit Center, you will head east. The next station after Cal State San Marcos in that direction is Nordahl Road.
Location and What's Nearby
The station is located at 410 La Moree Road in San Marcos, California. Its best feature is being right next to California State University San Marcos. This makes it super convenient for students and staff. You can easily walk from the station to the university campus.
History
The Cal State San Marcos station has been serving the community for many years. It was built to help people travel more easily.
When it Opened
The Cal State San Marcos station officially opened on March 9, 2008. Since then, it has been an important link for the university and the surrounding area. It helps thousands of people get where they need to go every year.
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