Carlsbad Poinsettia station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | February 27, 1995 |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California , United States |
Area served | Southern Carlsbad, California |
| Products | Passenger rail services |
Carlsbad Poinsettia station is a commuter rail stop located in Carlsbad, California, operating on the NCTD COASTER route. It primarily serves the neighborhoods of Poinsettia and La Costa and stands as the southernmost COASTER station within Carlsbad, with the other being Carlsbad Village station situated roughly four miles to the north. The station lies about four miles away from LEGOLAND California and approximately five miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport, offering transit links to both locations.
History
The station commenced operations on February 27, 1995, simultaneously with other COASTER stops, targeting the southern Carlsbad areas distinct from those served by Carlsbad Village station.
On October 7, 2013, the Pacific Surfliner operated by Amtrak began making stops at four COASTER stations, including Carlsbad Poinsettia. Nevertheless, this Amtrak service was terminated at this location on October 9, 2017, due to insufficient passenger numbers.
In response to increased usage, a $34 million upgrade project started in May 2018. This renovation involved lengthening the platforms to , elevating them for enhanced accessibility and boarding efficiency, and replacing two pedestrian crossings at track level with an underpass. Additionally, tracks and platforms were shifted westward, fencing was installed between tracks to allow trains to pass concurrently, and updated signage along with new canopies were added. The modernization was finalized in February 2020.