564 stops from Del Mar to Oceanside: every NCTD bus, the COASTER and the SPRINTER, NCTD's scheduled times for Tuesday, October 13, rebuilt every morning.
Service alerts right now
- Stop Closure on Route 101 (101: Hwy 101 & Grandview St) until Sun Nov 1
- Stop Closure on Route 101 (101: Hwy 101 & Bishops Gate Rd) until Sun Nov 1
- Stop Closure on Route 101 (101: Hwy 101 & La Costa Av) until Sun Nov 1
- Stop (20206) Temporarily Closed (302, 315, 325: Vista Way & Paseo De Laura)
Scheduled is not live
Buses run late. On October 9, PJ waited about 20 minutes past a scheduled 309 at La Costa Towne Center. For where the bus actually is: the Transit app (NCTD's own site links to it) or NCTD at 760-966-6500, the number on every stop sign.
North County without a car · Coaster times from Solana Beach · fares.
Source: North County Transit District schedule data (GTFS) and live service alerts. Checked October 13, 2026.
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Questions people ask
How do I find the next bus at my stop in North County?
Type your cross street or station into the lookup on this page: it lists the next three scheduled departures for every NCTD route and direction at that stop. For live locations, use the Transit app or call NCTD at 760-966-6500.
How often does the 309 run on El Camino Real?
About every 30 minutes on weekdays between Oceanside and Encinitas, per NCTD's schedule; fewer on weekends.
Are NCTD bus times live?
No, they're the published schedule. Buses can run late; the Transit app shows real-time locations.
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