VTA Light Rail – Karina Station

Back and Forth… etc. etc.
For a first time, it wasn’t bad. The station is conveniently located in front of my motel. After some coaching from the VTA help line, I managed to buy a day pass and took it to the St. James station, across from the park of the homeless.
The machine worked well – consider that I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years and used public transport at least once a week and sometimes, every day of the week, several times each day. The only automated ticket machines dispensed One Dollar coins, which were heavy and inconvenient, and transit was always late.
The VTA stations in general are fine, but a bit confusing when you add bus service on the other side from light rail. The Karina northbound station is a bit away from the southbound station, so you’re better at the backside of the train to cross at the light.
Thankfully, nothing is terrible, and I suspect that the trains keep a close schedule.

The VTA light rail is very convenient and reliable public transportation with free WIFi on board of all trains. This particular station is located near businesses, such as eBay Inc., and in proximity to Avis rental car, which makes it very convenient if you need a car but don’t have a partner to drive you there. Also one can stop for a quick fast food stop at McDonalds. Also, the Furlong Vision Correction Mediacl Center is walking distance; we would want you driving after a procedure so this may be your option. Pretty well maintained and safe with emergency beacons at the platform. The north and south bound platforms are separate approximately half a block apart.