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Coast Highway
Sprinter San Diego.png
SPRINTER light rail station
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Coast Highway, SPRINTER sign
Location 1304½ S. Tremont Street
Oceanside, California 92054
Coordinates 33°10′55″N 117°22′08″W / 33.1819°N 117.3689°W / 33.1819; -117.3689
Owned by North County Transit District
Line(s) Sprinter
Platforms 1 side platform
Construction
Disabled access Yes
History
Opened 2008
Services
Preceding station   North County Transit District   Following station
Oceanside Transit Center
Terminus
SPRINTER
Crouch Street
toward Escondido Transit Center

The Coast Highway station is a busy stop on the Sprinter light rail line. It helps people travel easily around North County, California. This station is located in Oceanside, California, a city known for its beaches and pier. The North County Transit District runs the Sprinter trains that stop here.

What is the Sprinter?

The Sprinter is a special type of train called a light rail. It's like a mix between a bus and a big train. It runs on tracks but often shares space with cars or has its own dedicated path. The Sprinter line connects different cities in North County, San Diego, from Oceanside all the way to Escondido. It's a great way to get around without a car, helping people go to school, work, or just explore.

About Coast Highway Station

The Coast Highway station opened in 2008. It's one of many stops along the Sprinter line. This station is important for people living near the coast in Oceanside. It helps them connect to other parts of the county.

Getting Around the Station

The Coast Highway station has one side platform. This means there's a single platform next to the tracks where passengers wait for the train. When you are at the station, you'll see signs telling you which way the trains are going.

  • Trains heading west go towards the Oceanside Transit Center. This is where you can connect to other trains like Metrolink or Coaster, or even buses.
  • Trains heading east go towards the Crouch Street station and then continue all the way to the Escondido Transit Center.

The station is designed to be easy to use for everyone. It is also ADA accessible, which means it has features that make it easy for people with disabilities to use, like ramps and clear pathways.

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