Coast Highway (NCTD station) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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SPRINTER light rail station | |||||||||||
![]() Coast Highway, SPRINTER sign
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Location | 1304½ S. Tremont Street Oceanside, California 92054 |
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Coordinates | 33°10′55″N 117°22′08″W / 33.1819°N 117.3689°W | ||||||||||
Owned by | North County Transit District | ||||||||||
Line(s) | Sprinter | ||||||||||
Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||||||||
Construction | |||||||||||
Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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Opened | 2008 | ||||||||||
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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.