Periodic Railroad Closures Impacting San Deigo Service 

Updated - December 16, 2024

Ongoing construction work on the Del Mar Phase Five project, which is stabilizing the railroad right-of-way along bluffs in Del Mar, may cause periodic schedule changes on Sunday nights through Tuesday mornings effecting service to/from Downtown San Diego’s Santa Fe and Old Town San Diego stations. 

Currently Planned Construction Dates:

  • No upcoming closures currently scheduled.
  • Note: Additional dates will be added as the schedule is finalized.

Summary of Schedule Changes During Construction Dates:

No service to Downtown San Diego’s Santa Fe and Old Town San Diego stations on Sunday evenings, Monday mornings and evenings, and Tuesday mornings.

Sunday and Monday Nights (on dates listed above):

Southbound:

    • Train 790, which normally operates from Goleta (GTA) to Downtown San Diego (SAN), will terminate at Solana Beach (SOL).
      • Bus 4090 will provide a bus connection from Solana Beach to Downtown San Diego Santa Fe Depot, departing Solana Beach at 10:25 PM. Passengers can request a stop at Old Town San Diego (OLT).
    • Train 794, which normally operates from San Luis Obispo (SLO) to Downtown San Diego (SAN), will terminate at Solana Beach (SOL).
      • Bus 4094 will provide a connection from Solana Beach and Downtown San Diego Santa Fe Depot, departing Solana Beach at 12:25 AM. Passengers can request a stop at Old Town San Diego (OLT).

Monday and Tuesday Mornings (on dates listed above):

Northbound:

    • Train 761, which normally operates from Downtown San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SLO), will originate at Solana Beach (SOL).
      • Bus 4061 will provide a connection from Downtown San Diego Santa Fe Depot to Solana Beach only, departing from Downtown San Diego at 3:50 AM, 11 minutes earlier than the usual train departure time. Note: There will be no connections from Old Town San Diego.
    • Train 765, which normally operates from Downtown San Diego (SAN) to Goleta (GTA), will originate at Solana Beach (SOL).
      • Bus 4065 will provide a bus connection from Downtown San Diego Santa Fe Depot to Solana Beach only, departing from Downtown San Diego at 5:50 AM, 11 minutes earlier than the usual train departure time. Note: There will be no connections available from Old Town San Diego.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for understanding as we work with our partners to improve our infrastructure.

 

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