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    Oceanside Metrolink Station

    3.1 (82 reviews)

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    M. Lynn G.

    Perfect day to take the train to LA from Oceanside. We left early so the train was not crowded. The art is beautiful as you walk up to the station. The trip took about 2 1/2 hrs. One way. I suggest bring something to drink and a snack, especially if traveling with kids. The trip back was a little more crowded but we still found seats. I recommend.

    Steve R.

    Used Metrolink the other day to travel from Oceanside to Buena Park and found the whole experience very easy and positive. I was able to relax in a comfortable seat, read my book, and didn't have a endure a congested 5 freeway. It only cost $14, so it was well worth the price. If you sit on the left side of the train as you go north bound, you'll be treated so some nice views of the Pacific.

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    Net A.

    Train Schedule from Oceanside to San Bernardino posted on the photos below. Oceanside Metrolink Train Station is only about 0.6 miles and 13 minute walk to the beach.

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    Dominique W.

    If you want a chill ride to the beach! Just take the train here! Really recommend! Bring a bike or not! Bring a friend or not! Either way you're gonna have so much fun without all the stress of getting there! :m

    Elisa G.

    This station is outside and can be sketchy so be careful! Easy to commute to San Diego from here or go up north so it's convenient.

    Jo S.

    Oceanside Transit Center is huge, so getting off Metrolink, I was trying to figure things out, the layout, how to get to downtown, etc. It's a passage underneath that takes you on the other side so you can reach downtown fast. The stop is in parallel with the ocean so you get to have a scenic view from the train. If you take any trains from this station, it's a good idea to come ahead of time to orientate yourself since this is a major hub: Greyhound, Metrolink, Amtrak, Coaster, Sprinter, etc. There's a big parking lot. I found the machine to get tickets to Metrolink fast, no issue getting my weekend pass (a great idea, $10/person). The, checked my train on a display to see the platform, took the underground passage to Platform 2 for LA. There are no announcements so check that display! The train came earlier, so that was great to wait less outside in the cold, on the platform. It's the end of the line so the train stayed here for a while, otherwise it leaves the station fast, within a minute. So, do your homework, prepare, be ahead of time and you'll be fine! Safe travels!

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    Tabitha V.

    THE WORST!!!! I got my tickets online and just before arriving to the station I activated them upon arrival many people were waiting for the train after waiting 20 minutes we were notified no trains would be running that day I had paid for 3 tickets and spoke to a customer service representative that said I would need to put in a request online. I put in my request that same day and just got an email response today a month later saying they will not refund me my money. This is the worst service ever. Definitely will not ride this train EVER.

    Steve F.

    $10 for a weekend day trip to the Southland? Inconceivable! (Yes, I know what that word means...) And yet, that's the cost of a Metrolink ticket from Oceanside to Fullerton, ultimately ending at Union Station in Los Angeles. Sometimes, when I want to save some wear and tear on my car visiting my girlfriend up north for the day, I'll take the Metrolink up. The Oceanside station is a transportation hub, with stations for Greyhound and Amtrak, ticket kiosks for the Metrolink, Coaster, and Sprinter, and cab services waiting curbside. Granted, the station isn't too clean, the Burger King on premises is overpriced (go for the snack machines, they're cheaper), and the line to get your Metrolink ticket gets long - especially as the train leaves on time, so get there early! - but at least there's ample parking, and once you get your ticket, and get on the train, prepare yourself for a smooth trip. No dealing with traffic, a pretty quiet ride, and I can read my Kindle Fire HD during the trip up? Cool!

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    Alexandra B.

    I have taken 2 stars because the machines that sell tickets are terrible. There are only 2, are slow, the buttons need to be pushed several times in order to work, and when it finally comes the time to pay, sometimes the reader cannot read the card. This scenario happened to 2 of the 4 people ahead of me on the line, and even though I had allocated 12 extra minutes to buy the ticket, I almost missed the train. I had to RUN, carrying all my stuff (laptop, purse and gym bag) and barely made it in time. As I was boarding, they gave the final announcement that the train was about to leave!!! Metrolink needs to add more machines to buy tickets and upgrade those machines to this century! My tip is to get there 20-30 minutes ahead of time to buy tickets. The train itself is similar to the Coaster, clean and comfortable, but does not have free wifi.

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    NCTD Coaster Train - Most of the many riders may remember the older seats and the color scheme that you may see on the many Oceanside Transit Buses.

    NCTD Coaster Train

    3.2(90 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    We rode the Coaster twice on consecutive days.  The first trip was literally a five-minute jaunt…read morefrom Carlsbad to Oceanside.  The next day we took the Coaster from Carlsbad to the Santa Fe Depot downtown on our way to a Padres game.  That trip took a solid hour. The first trip to O'Side was great.  We bought tickets at the kiosk at the Carlsbad Coaster Station.  The train was on time, we hopped on and five minutes later we were in Oceanside.  The train was not crowded at all and we were able to sit just about anywhere.  Much cheaper and more convenient than a Lyft or Uber.  It was great. On the second trip to the Santa Fe Depot we found ourselves on a very packed train.  We found seating for the four of us on the second floor of the train car.  It was two seats on either side of a little table.  As we travelled down the coast, with each stop more people climbed aboard.  By the time we arrived at our destination it was standing room only. The ride itself was quite pleasant.  The views along the coast are great.  It affords one the opportunity to see some backcountry that can't been seen form the interstate, so that's pretty cool.  It was an hour from Carlsbad to downtown, but it was a quick hour.  There were quite a few stops along the way, but they were brief. After the game we made our way back to Santa Fe Depot.  For the ride home the Coaster was packed with tired, but happy campers celebrating a Padres victory.  Once again the cars were standing room only.  Becky found a seat, the last one, I stood next to her.  Our companions were in a different car altogether. The beauty of starting in Carlsbad is that you have the pick of seats because the train starts in Oceanside.  On the way back, however, it is a free-for-all, so you get what you get.  Even though I was standing it was still a quick hour return trip.  The seating on the cars was perfectly comfortable.  Certainly much better than the trolley.  The cars also have small bathrooms should the need arise.   We were visiting our friends who in live in Carlsbad and they use the Coaster quite a bit.  In fact our friend commutes to work on the Coaster on the days she has to go to the office. We found it to be a comfortable, fun and affordable way to travel. The NCTD could improve on signage.  We had the luxury of travelling with seasoned Coaster riders.  I could see how a novice could easily be overwhelmed and confused.  That would really be my only critique.

    I've ridden the Coaster several times previously and always considered it the best train system…read morealong the California coast, but I rode it again recently and the Wi-Fi was out. Although, I had ridden it 2 days previously, and the Wi-Fi was out then also, on my next ride, I asked the conductor and he acted as if he wasn't aware of that and would report it. Also, at least 1/2 the bathrooms were out of order. That's a problem. I hope that's not a sign of deterioration.

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    NCTD Coaster Train - When you go the Oceanside Coaster station you must look for the safety areas and yes there are other trains that do come through the area,

    When you go the Oceanside Coaster station you must look for the safety areas and yes there are other trains that do come through the area,

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    Amtrak - Amtrak Station Oceanside

    Amtrak

    2.7(92 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    几个月前我来这里,准备搭乘太平洋冲浪者号列车沿着海岸去圣巴巴拉。车站本身和美国大多数类似场所一样,看起来井井有条、管理得当,但(相比世界上其他地方)人手不足。我们想在售票窗口确认一下行李和已购车票的事…read more但那里没有人能回答问题----估计那个人当时在站台上忙别的事情。慢慢地有人开始排队,等着有人出现。于是我们拨打了美铁的客服电话,试图解决问题。等了一会儿,接线员接听了,最后的答复大致是:"我们在电话里确实没法高效地帮到你,但开车还时间快到了,售票窗口应该很快就会有人来了。"接着,那种经常发生的事情发生了:那个人出现了,回答了我的问题,处理好了我的麻烦,也照顾到了排队的每个人----所有事情在大概8到10分钟内就搞定了,而那时离火车到站还剩10分钟左右。效率相当高。列车本身体验很不错,我在别处写过。非常棒,强烈推荐。和我习惯的东亚火车在很多层面都很不一样(不是更好或更差,只是不一样)。 Came here a couple of months ago to take the Pacific Surfliner along the coast to Santa Barbara. Station itself like pretty much most similar situations in the U.S. seemed organized, well-runned, and understaffed (as compared to some other places in the world). We tried to get some confirmation on some things around luggage and our pre-purchased ticket from the booth, but there was nobody there to answer our questions (think the guy was working on something else around the platform). A bit of line began to form waiting for someone to show up. So we called the Amtrak number to try to get things sorted out and after waiting for awhile the operator and answered and the conclusion of the discussion was something to the effect of: "we can't really help you in an efficient way here over the phone, but there should be someone at the booth soon given how much time remains." And then kind of what often happens, happened: guy showed up, answered my questions, took care of my problems, took care of everybody on the line, got everything done within like 8-10 minutes, all with about 10 minutes left before the train arrives. Pretty efficient to say the least. The train ride itself was quite good, and I wrote about it elsewhere. Quite amazing and highly recommend. Also very different from what I'm used to in East Asia on several levels.

    Here you go -- strong, sharp, but still platform-safe:…read more 1 Star - Absolutely Disgraceful Experience at Amtrak Oceanside I've traveled all over Southern California and rarely leave negative reviews, but what happened at Amtrak in Oceanside was beyond unacceptable. I purchased a $30 ticket to Los Angeles for an important business meeting. I arrived with my Segway -- a small, compact mobility device I've traveled with over 100 times without issue. Suddenly, I was told it was "prohibited" and I would not be allowed to board the train. No clear explanation. No attempt to problem-solve. Just flat-out refusal. The way it was handled was even worse. The staff raised their voices, treated me like I was doing something criminal, and even threatened to call the police for "trespassing." Trespassing? With a valid paid ticket? Completely unprofessional and humiliating. Meanwhile, I've personally seen electric bikes, scooters, and other devices allowed without issue. So what exactly is the policy? It felt inconsistent at best and borderline discriminatory at worst. Because of this, I missed an important meeting in Los Angeles and it cost me serious money. There was zero empathy, zero customer service, and zero accountability. This was not just inconvenience -- it was a complete failure of professionalism. I will be contacting corporate directly and requesting a formal explanation of their policy and how their staff handled this situation. Extremely disappointed. I will be reconsidering using Amtrak in the future. They have to address this major concern immediately a total disgrace. Amen

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    Amtrak - 2023 December 13 leaving Oceanside

    2023 December 13 leaving Oceanside

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    Amtrak - Disgusting Amtrak office in Oceanside

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    Disgusting Amtrak office in Oceanside

    Oceanside Transit Center

    Oceanside Transit Center

    3.1(25 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    My family and I have taken the Coaster several times to enjoy a nice relaxed ride…read moreto watch a Padres game. This Sunday when we returned to Oceanside upon Entering our vehicle I received a notification that my wallet was left behind. I immediately ran back to the Coaster and could see my wallet on the seat where it had fallen out of my pocket. However all the doors were closed, I noticed an employee walking towards the front of the train and ran towards him while repeatedly calling for him only to be ignored. I reached him as he was climbing up to where the driver was also sitting and asked him if he could please open the door so I could quickly hop on and grab it. He said NO we're going home You'll have to contact lost and found. That's policy he said.. Long story short, my wallet had an AirTag in it so I tracked it all night where it sat in the train yard, and went to bed at 11 PM. Woke up the next morning and my wallet was an hour and a half away near Hemet. Call the Hemet sheriff department and they went to the location and talked to the resident who said he was a manager for the train and he accidentally picked up my wallet and put it in his pocket. I wonder if that is policy needless to say it was empty and two days later all my cards & ID were returned to me by a sergeant from Camp Pendleton, who found them scattered along the road, leaving the train yard. So be careful not to leave anything behind on the train, especially your wallet because they're employees and management are thieves and very dishonest.

    For the past 2 months I had to take the coaster beginning at Oceanside to the Santa Fe Depot. And…read moreI have no complaints at all in regard to the coaster and the staff onboard. The coasters are always clean. There's never been a foul odor. Even the people traveling on it are polite. The staff onboard the coasters are always courteous and answer and all questions I might have. I've always been greeted with a smile and a hello. You can purchase a pass at the transit center OR download the Pronto app and purchase them that way. The train is equipped with an upper and lower deck. Some seating have a table so you can do work or eat on. Do they run on time? Not 100% of the time. But a lot of that has to do with the fact that sometimes they need to wait for another train to pass by, weather conditions and some other factors that are out of their control. But you get to where you need to and safely. I highly recommend the coaster. Especially if you hate the 5 traffic! *Oceanside Transit Center: The public bathroom is atrocious!!!*

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    Oceanside Transit Center - Parking Garage close to the transit center.

    Parking Garage close to the transit center.

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    Pacific Surfliner - View from a train passes coastal parks, pullouts, and public areas, some with surfing.

    Pacific Surfliner

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I took the 10:10 from Old Town to LA - Union Station. I opted for a business class seat. It was a…read moregood thing, too, because Coach was standing room only for most of the ride. The Business class seat was amply sized and had a good amount of leg room. There were also easy to access electrical outlets next to my window seat. While I don't love sitting backwards, I did like the view from the big window. The seat next to mine was also empty, so I had plenty of space. Lots of cool ocean and town views from the right side of the train! The included snack amenities included OJ, bottled water, coffee/tea & danishes. While the conductor indicated that snack boxes would be delivered at noon, no such boxes ever made an appearance. The bathroom was okay, but nothing spectacular. Overall, the ride was efficient and pleasant, and it was much better than sitting in traffic for hours and dealing with driving hassles or flying up. Peace.

    Took a ride on the Pacific Surfliner and honestly...why don't I do this more often?!…read more I booked business class (which, on a busy train, felt absolutely necessary) and I'm so glad I did because I didn't know what to expect. The complimentary sodas and simple snacks weren't anything fancy, but definitely a nice little bonus on a longer ride. We traveled up the coast and while the seats going up weren't quite as nice as the ones on the way back, the overall experience was still so good. Way more relaxing than flying--comfortable seats, no airport chaos, and actual room to breathe. My little one was completely obsessed with the window views--watching the waves roll in and the beaches pass by was such a highlight. I even got some quality quiet time and managed to read a book, which never happens. Overall, such a fun, easy, and scenic experience. Highly recommend for a day trip if you want something convenient but still feels like a little adventure.

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    Single axis solar farm view

    Pacific Surfliner - Lunch box handed out in Business Class

    Lunch box handed out in Business Class

    Pacific Surfliner - Anaheim Angels Stadium

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