Oceanside Metrolink Station Overview
Address: 235 South Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
Lines & Platform
- Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County(IE-OC) Line serve.
- Served as well by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and local commuter rail (Coaster, Sprinter)
- Platforms: The transit center has a variety of side and island platforms that can be used to support the various services.
Parking Facilities
- Approximately 1,261 parking spots, but 24 of them are accessible (handicapped) spots.
- Special parking spaces for transit users.
- Parking overnight (permit required to park overnight)
- Available/reserved ADA / disabled areas.
- In certain lots (e.g., garage on Seagaze and Cleveland), it is forbidden to park overnight without permission.
Amenities & Station Features
- Bicycle racks and lockers are on offer.
- Restrooms (accessible)
- Filled-in ticket office and ticket kiosks.
- Dining/café options nearby
- Waiting rooms and seating with shelters.
- Amtrak ticketing counter/service.
- Ticket kiosks, ramps, and lifts are needed.
Connections & Nearby Transit
- Service to the COASTER commuter rail.
- The Sprinter light rail / hybrid rail services.
- Buses at North County Transit District (NCTD) Breeze.
- Integration of the Rally (event rideshare/charter support) service.
- Local buses and transit services to the local communities.
- Rail-2-Rail program: Metrolink monthly pass members have a chance to ride certain Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains.
Nearby Attractions & Services
- Access to the beach/coastline: the station is near Oceanside Pier, the waterfront, and the harbor.
- Harbor Village, stores, and cafes of Oceanside.
- California Surf Museum
- Downtown Oceanside recreational, dining, and tourist areas.
- Due to easy accessibility to the beaches within the area, picturesque coastal highways.
Security & Safety
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Parking, platforms, station area CCTV / video monitoring.
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Illumination all over the parking lots and platforms.
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Emergency call boxes on hand.
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Application of positive train control/system safety measures.
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Presence of staff during the operating hours. Security patrols and monitors.
Oceanside Metrolink Station Schedule
Oceanside Metrolink Station Weekdays Schedule
Direction to | Sample Departures | Typical Arrival |
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Los Angeles | 4:18 AM • 5:18 AM • 6:18 AM • 7:18 AM • 8:18 AM | Union Station ~2 hr later |
Inland (Inland Empire–OC Line) | 5:39 AM • 6:39 AM • 7:39 AM | San Bernardino ~2 hr later |
Oceanside Metrolink Station Weekend Schedule
Direction to | Sample Departures | Typical Arrival |
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Los Angeles | 7:15 AM • 9:15 AM • 1:15 PM • 5:15 PM | ~2 hr later |
Inland Empire | 8:00 AM • 10:00 AM • 2:00 PM | ~2 hr later |

Q. Where does the Oceanside Metrolink Station fall?
The location of the ocean side Metrolink Station (Oceanside Transit Center) is 235 South Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Q. What are the lines that the Oceanside Metrolink Station serves?
Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line serve the station.
Q. What is the parking situation at the Oceanside Metrolink Station?
It has over 1,200 spaces with ADA spaces and bicycle lockers.
Q. Which transit routes are there around the Oceanside Metrolink Station?
It is connected to Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Coaster commuter rail, Sprinter light rail transport, and North County Transit buses.
Q. Does Oceanside Metrolink Station accommodate every passenger?
No, it has lifts, ramps, touchable walkways, and available bathrooms.