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NCTD 304 bus

Encinitas - Palomar College

80 % on time

NCTD 304 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The NCTD 304 - Encinitas - Palomar College bus serves 39 bus stops in the San Diego area departing from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 and ending at Encinitas Station Stall 5. Scroll down to see upcoming 304 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 304 bus times will be displayed. The full 304 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Thu, May 28, 2026
NCTD Encinitas - Palomar College map

NCTD 304 bus route map

The NCTD 304 - Encinitas - Palomar College bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the NCTD 304 bus to help you plan your trip on NCTD. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 304 bus is approaching your stop.

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NCTD 304 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 304 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by NCTD so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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NCTD 304 bus Service Frequency

The next 304 bus leaves Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 at 4:30 AM, and arrives at Encinitas Station Stall 5 at 5:05 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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NCTD 304 bus On-Time Performance

80 % on time

80% of riders report that the NCTD 304 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 8 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 304 bus. Compared to other NCTD lines, the 304 bus is ranked 2 out of 41 NCTD lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official NCTD metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 304 by opening the Transit app.

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NCTD 304 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next NCTD 304 bus depart from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1?

    The next 304 bus leaves Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 at 4:30 AM, and arrives at Encinitas Station Stall 5 at 5:05 AM. The total trip time for the next NCTD 304 bus is 35 min.

  • Is the NCTD 304 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the NCTD 304 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next NCTD 304 bus arrive?

    You can see the next NCTD 304 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 304 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the NCTD 304 bus?

    There are 39 stops on the NCTD 304 bus.

  • Is the NCTD 304 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on NCTD 304 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the NCTD 304 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the NCTD 304 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest NCTD 304 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 304 bus stop to where you are.

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