NCTD service alert: Free Ride Day. Wednesday, Oct 7. FREE rides on COASTER, SPRINTER, BREEZE, FLEX and NCTD+ Celebrate California’s Clean Air Day by riding FREE all day on COASTER,… NCTD details

Free rides Wednesday, Oct 7. NCTD's Clean Air Day: COASTER, SPRINTER and BREEZE are free all day on the normal weekday schedule, no PRONTO card or fare needed. NCTD+ is free 6am to 8pm with promo code FREERIDE. LIFT, MTS and Amtrak Rail 2 Rail are not included. Text PJ your trip.
Official: NCTD service alert: FREE Ride Day, Wed. Oct. 7; also reported by 10News · The Coast News. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
Today at Solana Beach: 30 trains. Last south tonight 7:41pm, last north 9:59pm. Scheduled times from NCTD's published schedule data; delays are not shown, so check NCTD before you go.
Today, Tuesday Oct 6: 30 trains
| Southbound (to San Diego) | Northbound (to Oceanside) |
|---|---|
| 5:25am | 6:59am |
| 6:21am | 8:19am |
| 7:01am | 8:59am |
| 8:01am | 9:59am |
| 8:41am | 10:59am |
| 9:41am | 11:59am |
| 11:01am | 1:19pm |
| 12:01pm | 2:19pm |
| 1:01pm | 3:19pm |
| 2:01pm | 4:19pm |
| 3:01pm | 4:59pm |
| 4:01pm | 5:59pm |
| 5:01pm | 6:59pm |
| 6:01pm | 8:19pm |
| 7:41pm | 9:59pm |
Tomorrow, Wednesday Oct 7: 30 trains
| Southbound (to San Diego) | Northbound (to Oceanside) |
|---|---|
| 5:25am | 6:59am |
| 6:21am | 8:19am |
| 7:01am | 8:59am |
| 8:01am | 9:59am |
| 8:41am | 10:59am |
| 9:41am | 11:59am |
| 11:01am | 1:19pm |
| 12:01pm | 2:19pm |
| 1:01pm | 3:19pm |
| 2:01pm | 4:19pm |
| 3:01pm | 4:59pm |
| 4:01pm | 5:59pm |
| 5:01pm | 6:59pm |
| 6:01pm | 8:19pm |
| 7:41pm | 9:59pm |
Around the station
Solana Beach Station is on Cedros Ave, a short walk from Belly Up. Shows tonight, rooms nearby and roads are on The Board. Need a bike or bag waiting at the station? $35 a stop, text PJ.
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Questions people ask
When is the last Coaster from Solana Beach tonight?
Last southbound 7:41pm, last northbound 9:59pm (Tuesday Oct 6, scheduled).
How many Coaster trains stop at Solana Beach today?
30 trains on Tuesday Oct 6, counting both directions.
Does this show delays?
No. These are NCTD's scheduled times. Check NCTD's site or app for live service alerts.
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