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478 Line

Coaster

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NCTD 478 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 478 bus (Coaster) is a circular line with 14 stops departing from Sorrento Valley Coaster Station.

Choose any of the 478 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Coaster (14 stops)

  • Sorrento Valley Coaster Station

  • Science Center Dr & 10777 (Nw Side Of Turnaround)

  • Science Center Dr & 10350

  • John Hopkins Ct & General Atomics (Building Entran

  • John Jay Hopkins Dr & General Atomics Ct

  • N Torrey Pines Rd & John J Hopkins Dr

  • Science Park Rd & 3033

  • Torreyana Rd & Road To the Cure & Science Park Rd

  • Torreyana Rd & Callan Rd (Before Turn)

  • 11099 Callan Rd

  • N Torrey Pines Rd & Science Park Rd

  • N Torrey Pines Rd & John Hopkins Dr

  • N Torrey Pines Rd & Scripps Clinic Drwy

  • Sorrento Valley Coaster Station

478 FAQ

  • What time does the 478 bus start operating?

    Services on the 478 bus start at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 478 bus stop working?

    Services on the 478 bus stop at 6:02 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 478 bus arrive?

    When does the Coaster bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Coaster bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 478 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 478 bus stop.

NCTD 478 bus Route Map - Coaster

478 Bus Schedule

478 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 6:30 AM-6:02 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon6:30 AM-6:02 PM38-167
Tue6:30 AM-6:02 PM38-167
Wed6:30 AM-6:02 PM38-167
Thu6:30 AM-6:02 PM38-167
Fri6:30 AM-6:02 PM38-167
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

NCTD Service Alerts

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478 line bus fare

NCTD 478 (Coaster) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about NCTD tickets costs please check the Moovit app or North County Transit District-Bus’s official website.

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478 (NCTD)

The first stop of the 478 bus route is Sorrento Valley Coaster Station and the last stop is Sorrento Valley Coaster Station. 478 (Coaster) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 478 has 14 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 minutes.

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