All three Trolley lines take you directly to the doorstep of Petco Park
San Diego – Billy Joel and Sting are headlining one of the hottest shows at Petco Park Saturday, April 13 and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will be increasing Trolley service to accommodate the expected 40,000+ concertgoers.
With the show set to kick off at 7 p.m., concertgoers are encouraged to say goodbye to traffic and high parking costs by taking the Trolley to the stadium.
All three Trolley lines - UC San Diego Blue, Orange and Green - provide direct service to Petco Park.
Getting to Billy Joel’s and Sting’s Concert
Pre-event Service
All Three Trolley Lines: Regular service to the 12th & Imperial Transit Center prior to the concert, with Trolleys picking up fans at all stations every 15 minutes or better and dropping fans off steps away from Petco Park.
Post-event Service
UC San Diego Blue Line: Trolleys will depart every 15 minutes to San Ysidro and to UTC until 45 minutes after the concert ends, with additional trips as needed.
Orange Line: Trolleys will depart every 15 minutes or better for at least 30 minutes after the concert ends, with additional trips as needed.
Green Line: Trolleys will depart every 15 minutes or better for at least 45 minutes after the concert ends, with additional trips as needed.
Construction Alert!
Concert-goers traveling from East County communities, like El Cajon and Santee, are advised that all Trolley stations east of Grossmont Transit Center will not have Trolley service due to scheduled track maintenance. MTS recommends taking a shuttle bus service that will be in place at all the impacted Trolley stations and transferring to the Green Line or Orange Line Trolley at Grossmont Transit Center.
Free Park & Ride Lots
Fans are encouraged to use MTS’ free park & ride lots throughout the Trolley system. View the full list of Park & Ride lots on the MTS website. The most convenient locations are:
- Old Town Transit Center (Green Line, 400+ free parking spots)
- Grossmont Transit Center (Green Line, 220 free parking spots)
- Spring Street (Orange Line, 235 free parking spots)
- E Street (Blue Line South, 265 free parking spots)
- Balboa Avenue Transit Center (Blue Line North, 225 free parking spots)
- Tecolote Station (Blue Line North, 275 free parking spots)
To help expedite the boarding process, fans should download the PRONTO app in advance. Load at least $5 on your virtual card, which covers a round-trip fare for adult riders. Tap or scan on the station validators to activate your pass prior to boarding. Every person needs their own PRONTO app or card, you cannot buy fares for multiple people on the same device. If you have a PRONTO card, you can load your card in advance online at ridepronto.com.
Kids ride free! Families going to the concert can save big by taking MTS. On weekends, two children 12 and under ride for free, no pass required, with every paying adult. Youth ages 18 and under with a registered Youth PRONTO card or app account can ride free with the Youth Opportunity Pass.
About MTS
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates 97 bus routes and three Trolley lines in 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego. MTS is a leader in advancing initiatives to create a greener, cleaner and better-connected transit system in San Diego. Each weekday more than 250,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2023, MTS served more than 68 million riders. For service schedule updates, news, alerts and more information on how you can use public transportation, go to www.sdmts.com.
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