Service Alerts

NCTD and SANDAG are working to stabilize portions of the coastal bluffs in Del Mar. There are no anticipated impacts to the COASTER schedule and operations.  

The project protects an integral part of the 351-mile Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor and is a vital link for passenger and freight rail services within San Diego County. Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization is an ongoing, multiphase effort to maintain a stable track bed along the coastal bluffs and protect the railroad from erosion, landslides, and seismic events.  

To facilitate the stabilization efforts, SANDAG’s contractor will utilize scheduled Absolute Work Windows (AWW) on select Sunday and Monday nights from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Check our service alerts page and follow @NCTD_Alerts on X (Twitter) for the latest AWW updates. The project is expected to be completed in late 2026. 

For more information visit SANDAG.org. 

For the current COASTER schedule please visit: Schedules – North County Transit District (gonctd.com) 

For AMTRAK scheduling and operational information, please visit Train Schedules and Service Information | Pacific Surfliner. 

An Absolute Work Window (AWW) or coastal rail closure means there will be no COASTER or Amtrak service between Oceanside Transit Center and Santa Fe Depot. Please plan ahead to take other forms of transportation during this service interruption. There will be no replacement bus service connecting COASTER station stops. Alternatives for passengers who normally use the COASTER include BREEZE bus Route 101 or MTS connections.

Dates for rail corridor closures are chosen in order to reduce operational and community impacts. The work being done is necessary in order to improve California’s infrastructure. The rail will re-open for regularly scheduled COASTER and all other rail service in time for the morning commute on Monday. Please note that trains may be delayed up to fifteen minutes on this day.

The following are the currently scheduled weekend dates for 2024-2025 rail closures.

Dates are tentative and may change at any time due to weather constraints or construction needs.

For more information on proposed 2024-2025 weekend closures:

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306 Northbound will be on detour every Saturday morning from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. due to the Fallbrook Farmer’s Market. S Main & Elder St will be affected

Northbound
From Main Ave
Left on W Fallbrook
Right on Mission Rd
Right on E Mission Rd
Continue run..

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the following detours will be in effect due to the closure of Coast Highway in Oceanside.

Eastbound
From Oceanside Transit Center
Right on Seagaze
Right on Tremont
Left on Oceanside Blvd
Left on I-5 North
Exit Mission Avenue
Right on Mission Avenue (East)
Continue run…

Westbound
From Mission Avenue:
Right on I-5 South
Exit Oceanside Blvd.
Right on Oceanside Blvd
Right on Tremont St.
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center

Deadhead to Oceanside Transit Center
From 76 Westbound
Left on I-5 South
Exit Oceanside Blvd
Right on Oceanside Blvd
Right on Tremont
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the following detour will be in effect due to the closure of Coast Highway in Oceanside.

302 Eastbound
From Oceanside Transit Center
Right on Seagaze
Right on Tremont St.
Left on Oceanside Blvd.
Right on Coast Highway
Continue run…

302 Westbound
From Coast Highway
Left on Oceanside Blvd
Right on Tremont St.
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center

Deadhead to Oceanside Transit Center
From 76 westbound
Left on I-5 south
Exit Oceanside Blvd
Right on Oceanside Blvd
Right on Tremont St.

On Thursday, November 28 from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the following detour will be in effect due to the closure of Coast Highway in Oceanside.

Southbound 
From Oceanside Transit Center
Right into Seagaze
Right to Tremont St.
Left on Oceanside Blvd.
Right on Coast Hwy
Continue run…
Northbound
From Coast Hwy
Left on Oceanside Blvd
Right on Tremont St
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center

Deadhead to Oceanside Transit Center
From 76 Westbound
Left on I-5 South
Exit Oceanside Blvd
Right on Oceanside Blvd
Left on Tremont St.
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center

The City of Encinitas Street Fair is on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The following detour will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Northbound:
From Hwy 101
Right on Chesterfield Dr.
Left on San Elijo Ave Continue Vulcan Ave.
Left on E St.
Right into transit center
Right on D St.
Right on Vulcan Ave.
Service 101 NB Stop
Right on E St.
Right into transit center
Right on D St.
Left on Vulcan Ave.
Left on Encinitas Blvd
Right on Hwy 101
Continue run…

Southbound:
From Encinitas Station:
Continue Vulcan Ave.
Continue San Elijo Ave.
Right on Chesterfield Dr.
Left on Hwy 101
Continue run…

Hwy 101 will be partially closed from Encinitas Blvd. to Chesterfield Dr. on Thursday November 28,2024 from 4 a.m. – 12 p.m. approx. The following detours will be in effect:

Northbound:
Right on Chesterfield Dr.
Left on San Elijo Ave, Continue Vulcan Ave.
Left on E St.
Right into transit center,
Continue right on D St.
Right on Vulcan Ave., service stop right on E St.
Right into transit center,
Continue right on D St.
Left on Vulcan Ave.
Left on Encinitas Blvd
Right on Hwy 101
Continue run.

Southbound:
From Encinitas transit center:
Continue Vulcan Ave.
Continue San Elijo Ave.
Right on Chesterfield Dr.
Left on Hwy 101
Continue run.

On November 20, 2024, Bus stop at Mission & Airport Rd/Carolyn Cir. will be temporarily closed 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. during roadwork.

Passengers are encouraged to use the next stop at Mission & Roymar Rd.

Starting Wednesday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the City of Encinitas will be working on Santa Fe Dr. Westbound, with an estimated duration of 4-5 weeks.

304 Westbound
From Santa Fe Dr.
Right on Bonita Dr.
Left on Melba Rd.
Left on Nardo Rd.
Right on Santa Fe Dr.
Continue run…

This detour is in effect Monday through Friday until further notice.

Due to the construction on Coast Highway by La Costa Ave the nearside bus stop will be closed on the 101 Northbound Trips.

Please us the Temporary bus stop that is set up closer to La Costa Ave. Approximately 200 feet to the north of the current bus stop. Use extreme caution while using this temporary bus stop.

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Caltrans and SANDAG will begin construction at Int-5 and Chestnut Ave underpass. This detour will be in effect starting Thursday, February 15, 2024 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025. Please observe the following detour through the entire service day.

325 Westbound
From Pio Pico
R- Palm Ave
L- Adams St
L- Chestnut Ave
Continue run.

325 Eastbound
Normal routing

Stop 21334 N/B Pio Pico & Chestnut Ave will be closed during the duration of this detour. Passengers can be board at stop #21520 (Pico Pico & Magnolia)

On Thursday, November 28,2024 from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the following detour will be in effect due to the closure of Coast Highway in Oceanside.

392 & 395 Northbound
From Oceanside Transit Center
Right on Seagaze
Right on Tremont St.
Left on Oceanside Blvd.
Left on I-5 North
Continue run…

392 & 395 Southbound
From I-5 South
Exit Oceanside Blvd
Right on Oceanside Blvd.
Right on Tremont St.
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center

Deadhead to Oceanside Transit Center
From 76 Westbound
Left on I-5 South
Exit Oceanside Blvd
Right on Oceanside Blvd
Right on Tremont St.
Left on Seagaze
Left into Oceanside Transit Center