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Coaster times from Encinitas

Every Coaster train in Encinitas today and tomorrow, both directions, and the walk to the beach.

String lights over The Taco Stand and the patios on Highway 101 in Encinitas on a cloudy Friday evening
Highway 101 in Encinitas, Friday Oct. 9 at dusk · photographed by PJ

Closed: Grandview Beach access, Leucadia. The City of Encinitas closed the Grandview stairs on Sept 18 after a bluff failure, with concern about more failures within 300 feet of the stairs. No reopening date yet; the City points beachgoers to Beacon's or Ponto instead. Text PJ which access to use instead.

Official: City of Encinitas: Bluff Failures (report one: Encinitas Fire, 760-633-2800); also reported by North Coast Current · FOX 5. Checked Oct 5, 2026.

Every Coaster train in Encinitas today and tomorrow, both directions, from NCTD's published schedule data, rebuilt every morning. Delays aren't shown: check NCTD before you go. Encinitas beach parking · this weekend in Encinitas · Solana Beach Coaster times · freeway closures tonight.

NCTD service alerts right now

  • Stop Closure on Route 101 (101): On Route 101, stop Hwy 101 & Grandview St (ID 21093) will be closed due to construction. Closure in effect starting August 4 at 5:00 AM. Closure ends November 1 at approximately 11:59 PM.
  • Stop Closure on Route 101 (101): On Route 101, stop Hwy 101 & Bishops Gate Rd (ID 21934) will be closed due to construction. Closure in effect starting August 4 at 5:00 AM. Closure ends November 1 at approximately 11:59 PM.
  • Stop Closure on Route 101 (101): On Route 101, stop Hwy 101 & La Costa Av (ID 21085) will be closed due to construction. Closure in effect starting August 4 at 5:00 AM. Closure ends November 1 at approximately 11:59 PM.

From NCTD's live service alerts, rebuilt with this page.

Encinitas Station

30 trains today. Next south 5:19am, next north 7:05am; last south tonight 7:35pm, last north 10:05pm. It's about 0.3 mile in a straight line to Moonlight Beach.

Today, Tuesday Oct 13: 30 trains

Southbound (to San Diego)Northbound (to Oceanside)
5:19am7:05am
6:15am8:25am
6:55am9:05am
7:55am10:05am
8:35am11:05am
9:35am12:05pm
10:55am1:25pm
11:55am2:25pm
12:55pm3:25pm
1:55pm4:25pm
2:55pm5:05pm
3:55pm6:05pm
4:55pm7:05pm
5:55pm8:25pm
7:35pm10:05pm

Tomorrow, Wednesday Oct 14: 30 trains

Southbound (to San Diego)Northbound (to Oceanside)
5:19am7:05am
6:15am8:25am
6:55am9:05am
7:55am10:05am
8:35am11:05am
9:35am12:05pm
10:55am1:25pm
11:55am2:25pm
12:55pm3:25pm
1:55pm4:25pm
2:55pm5:05pm
3:55pm6:05pm
4:55pm7:05pm
5:55pm8:25pm
7:35pm10:05pm

Bags, a board or a bike waiting at the station, or the farmers market haul carried to the car: $25 a stop. Text PJ.

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Questions people ask

When is the last Coaster from Encinitas Station tonight?

Last southbound 7:35pm, last northbound 10:05pm (Tuesday Oct 13, NCTD's scheduled times).

Does this show Coaster delays in Encinitas?

No. These are NCTD's scheduled times; check NCTD's site or app for live service alerts.

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