The Padres open the 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, 2025, hosting the Atlanta Braves. The first pitch is at 1:10 p.m.
Use Contactless Payment to get to Petco Park this season! Don't worry about getting a PRONTO card. Simply tap your payment on a validator and be on your way! Visit our Ways to Pay page for information on accepted payment types. Limit one payment type per person.
Apple Pay now available. Pay quickly for your MTS fare with Apple Pay. Simply hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the PRONTO validator (no need to wake or unlock the device or open any app), then board the bus or Trolley. Get more information on Apple Pay.
How to get to Petco Park
Take the Trolley and avoid downtown parking and traffic hassles! Three Trolley lines serve Petco Park every 15 minutes or better.
Visit our Petco Park page for more information about traveling to the stadium or use the information below for quick info on Park & Ride lots.
Heading to Padres Opening Day at Petco Park? Stop by our pop-ups before the game for giveaways and a special raffle! You could win a limited-edition Padres PRONTO card—your only chance this baseball season to get one. Come see us on Thursday, March 27 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. at:
12th & Imperial Transit Center
Gaslamp Quarter Station
Trolley & Bus Service
Green Line
The Green Line runs all the way from Santee to Petco Park, via Old Town, Grossmont Center, SDSU, Mission Valley, and Old Town. Green Line trains depart every 15 minutes throughout the day. Green Line riders are advised to use the Gaslamp Quarter station for access to Petco Park due to construction at 12th & Imperial.
Trolley Service
Pre-Game Schedule
15-minute service with additional service as needed.
Post-Game Schedule
15-minute service until at least 45 minutes after the game ends. Additional trips as needed.
Depart Imperial & 12th
Depart Gaslamp
Destination
Regular 15-minute service (departing Gaslamp at :08, :23, :38, and :53 after the hour).
*Estimated travel time is to 12th & Imperial Transit Station **Lot heavily used by daily commuters and may be full to capacity at times
UC San Diego Blue Line
The UC San Diego Blue Line runs from San Ysidro to Petco Park (12th & Imperial Transit Center), via South Bay, Chula Vista, and National City as well as from UTC via La Jolla and Old Town. Blue Line trains depart every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 7.5 minutes during the morning and evening commute hours. Blue Line trains will be departing the 12 & Imperial Transit Center every 7.5 minutes after the game.
Trolley Service
Normal 7.5-minute service pre- and post-game.
Suggested UC San Diego Blue Line Park & Ride Locations
*Estimated travel time is to 12th & Imperial Transit Station **Lot heavily used by daily commuters and may be full to capacity at times ***Please note that the lot at UTC is a pay parking lot
Orange Line
The Orange Line runs from Arnele Avenue in El Cajon to Petco Park (12th & Imperial Transit Center), via the El Cajon Transit Center, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Encanto. Orange Line trains depart every 15 minutes throughout the day.
*Estimated travel time is to 12th & Imperial Transit Station
Copper Line
The Copper Line (East County Connector) service runs north of El Cajon Transit Center to Santee. Riders traveling north of El Cajon transfer to the Copper Line at the El Cajon Transit Center (where both the Green and Orange Line service stops). The Copper Line serves each station every 15 minutes most of the day and runs from approximately 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. every day.
Trolley Service
Normal 15-minute service pre- and post-game.
Padres Extra Bus Service
Extra service provided pre-game to 10th Ave & Park Blvd (Stop #99006).
Departure From
Departure Time
Estimated Arrival at 10th & Park
Iris Ave Station
11:35 p.m.
12:33 p.m. (extra service)
Hotel Del Coronado
12:005 p.m.
12:35 p.m. (extra service)
Post-game pick up at 10th Ave & Park Blvd. (Stop #99005). Buses depart approximately 15 minutes after the game ends.
MTS Rapid
MTS Rapid stations offer Park & Ride lots in the South Bay and North County.
