Scheduled construction will impact Trolley service in East County
San Diego – As spirited sports fans make their way to San Diego Wave FC’s and the San Diego Padres' home games this weekend, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will be increasing Trolley service to accommodate the large crowds traveling to Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium.
All three Trolley lines - UC San Diego Blue, Orange and Green - provide direct service to Petco Park, and the Green Line Trolley provides direct service to Snapdragon Stadium.
Construction Alert!
Sports fans 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 construction. A bus shuttle will be provided every construction day. More information can be found on the MTS website.
Pre-Event Service – Padres Games
- All Three Trolley Lines: Regular service to the 12th & Imperial Transit Center prior to the games, with Trolleys picking up fans at all stations every 15 minutes or better.
Post-Event Service – Padres Games
- All three Trolley lines will depart every 15 minutes after the game until crowds diminish, with additional trips added in as needed.
Pre-Event Service – Wave Game
- Green Line: Regular service to the Stadium Sation prior to the game, with Trolleys picking up fans at all stations every 15 minutes or better and dropping fans off at the doorstep of Snapdragon Stadium.
Post-event Service – Wave Games
- Green Line: Trolleys will depart every 15 minutes or better until crowds diminish, with additional trips added in as needed.
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 (Blue and Green Line, 400+ free parking spots)
- Grossmont Transit Center (Green and Orange Line, 220 free parking spots)
- El Cajon Transit Center (Green and Orange Line, 400+ free parking spots)
- Amaya Drive (Green and Orange Line, 236 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. Each passenger with a valid fare must tap or scan on the station validators prior to boarding. Every passenger 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 games 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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